Spicy miso ramen with glazed tofu

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"Hearty and comforting. Warm and spicy. This ramen bowl is the perfect winter meal."
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 2

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For the ramen

ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red miso
  • 1 tablespoons Sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup Soy milk

Instructions for the ramen

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil on medium high. Add the grated ginger and sambal oelek and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the soy sauce and mirin and stir to combine. Add 2 cups of broth and the soy milk.

  • Step 2

    In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the remaining cup of borth and the miso. Now, add the miso and broth to the pot and whisk to combine. Stir to combine everything. Reduce heat to low and simmer.

  • Step 3

    Right before serving, add the ramen noodles into the pot. Cook according to package instructions. Top with green onions, cremini mushrooms and tofu.

For the glazed tofu

ingredients

  • 300 gram Super firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • To Taste Toasted sesame oil

Instructions for the glazed tofu

  • Step 1

    Wrap the tofu with paper towels and place it on a plate. Weigh it down with a heavy object for 15-30 minutes to drain the water.

  • Step 2

    In a medium bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar and grated ginger.

  • Step 3

    Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, place them in a bowl and coat with the sauce.

  • Step 4

    Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat, add tofu and cook until crispy on each side. Drizzle with sesame oil.

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