Vegetarian Vegan Cozy Ramen

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

This bowl of ramen is pure comfort in a bowl, built on a deeply savory broth simmered with ginger, garlic, and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms until every spoonful tastes rich and layered. A whisk of miso stirred in at the end gives the broth that signature silky, umami depth without ever needing to boil again. Crispy pan-seared tofu cubes bring a golden, crackly bite that contrasts beautifully with the tender ramen noodles underneath. Wilted baby bok choy and sweet corn kernels add color and freshness, while scallions, sesame seeds, and nori strips finish things off with texture and crunch. It's a completely plant-based bowl from broth to topping, making it an easy, satisfying choice for anyone eating vegetarian. Cozy, slurpable, and packed with flavor in every bite — this is the kind of ramen you'll want on repeat all winter long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the broth

1 tbsp sesame oil
Ty Ling Oil Sesame Spectrum Sesame Oil Organic Medium Heat Unrefined - 16 Fl. Oz.Spectrum Culinary Refined Expeller Pressed Sesame Oil 16 fl oz Oi! 100% Pure Extra Virgin Sesame Oil Spectrum Culinary Organic Expeller Pressed Sesame Oil 8 fl oz
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups vegetable broth
1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)

For the tofu

14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp neutral oil

For the noodles

8 oz dried ramen noodles

For the toppings

2 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, until it darkens slightly and coats the aromatics.

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