Vegetarian Spicy Korean Ramen
Craving bold, fiery flavors? This Vegetarian Spicy Korean Ramen is your ultimate comfort bowl, blending the rich umami of gochujang (Korean red chili paste) with the depth of soy sauce and aromatic sesame oil. Simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth with nutrient-packed shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and julienned carrots, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. Topped with golden pan-fried tofu, fresh green onions, and optional garnishes like seaweed strips and sesame seeds, it’s a perfectly balanced meal that is as satisfying as it is spicy! Ideal for vegetarians and fans of Korean cuisine, this easy-to-make recipe elevates everyday ramen into a restaurant-quality experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 blocks dried ramen noodles
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 heads bok choy, halved
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup tofu, cubed
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 handful seaweed strips (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring the vegetable broth to a gentle boil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
Add the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the broth. Stir well to dissolve the gochujang and combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and bok choy. Allow the vegetables to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
In a separate small pan, lightly pan-fry the cubed tofu until golden on the edges. Set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles in a separate pot of boiling water according to the package instructions (typically 3-4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Add the cooked noodles to the pot with the broth and vegetables. Gently mix to coat the noodles in the spicy broth.
Top the ramen with the fried tofu cubes and garnish with chopped green onions, seaweed strips, toasted sesame seeds, and red chili flakes if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your Vegetarian Spicy Korean Ramen!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8508 mg | 370% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.5 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1687 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 34.4 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 6227 mg | 132% | |
*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.
