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Tofu Ramen Bowl
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 1hr
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups sliced ` shiitake mushrooms
- 5 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 piece kombu
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon miso
For the Tofu
ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) block extra-firm tofu, cut in 2-inch squares by ½ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Coconut oil, for frying
For Serving
ingredients
- 8 ounces ramen noodles
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 carrot, julienned
- Baby bok choy, halved
- Nori sheets, cut into squares
- Sriracha, to taste
Method
Step 1
Make the broth: Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil, shiitake mushrooms, garlic and ginger. Sauté 2-3 minutes or until it starts to brown.
Step 2
Add 1 cup of the vegetable broth to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
Step 3
Add remaining 5 cups vegetable broth, kombu, tamari and miso and reduce to low. Cover and let simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Make the tofu: Add all tofu ingredients to a bowl, tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally and flipping sides.
Step 5
Heat a frying pan on medium-high then add coconut oil. Once the frying pan is hot, put in your tofu slices with the rest of the marinade. Fry until tofu is nicely browned approximately 5 minutes on each side.
Step 6
Put the raw ramen noodles in a bowl and cover with water. Put in microwave for 3 minutes, then stir and flip over, then put back in the microwave for another 2 minutes. Check to see if done if not add for another minute or 2. Drain and set aside.
Step 7
To serve: fill bowl with noodles and topping ingredients and ladle in the broth, ensuring to add in shiitake mushrooms.