Vegetarian Spicy Buldak Noodles
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with a fiery twist on a Korean classic! Vegetarian Spicy Buldak Noodles deliver bold flavors and satisfying textures with a plant-based spin. Featuring chewy ramen noodles bathed in a luscious, spicy sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and gochugaru, this recipe is elevated with golden pan-seared tofu for protein-packed goodness. A hint of brown sugar balances the heat, while fragrant sesame oil and vegetable broth add depth to every bite. Topped with vibrant green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and shredded nori, these noodles are a feast for both the eyes and the palette. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or when you crave a spicy indulgence, this vegetarian recipe is a mouthwatering homage to the wildly popular Korean Buldak noodles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dried ramen noodles (vegetarian-friendly)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 100 milliliters plant-based vegetable broth
- 200 grams firm tofu (cubed)
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed sheets, finely shredded)
Instructions
Cook the dried ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and gochugaru. Stir well until it forms a smooth sauce.
Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, pour in the prepared sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the vegetable broth to the pan and stir to incorporate the sauce into a cohesive mixture.
Toss the cooked ramen noodles into the pan, ensuring they are evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
Add the cooked tofu back into the pan and gently toss to combine with the noodles.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and shredded nori.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4926 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1519 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1211 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
