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Ramen with Crispy Tofu
The perfect warming mid-week dinner from plant-based food blogger, Happy Skin Kitchen
Servings: 2
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
For the broth:
1 tbsp toasted sesame seed oil
2 shallots – finely chopped
2 garlic cloves – crushed
A thumb size piece of ginger – grated
125g shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp brown rice miso paste
1 tbsp runny tahini
800ml veggie stock
200ml Califia Farms Unsweetened Oat Drink
For the tofu:
200g firm tofu – chopped into cubes
2 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds oil
Cornstarch to coat the tofu
A drizzle of soy sauce
For the rest of the ramen:
200g ramen noodles
125g shiitake mushrooms
Handful of tenderstem broccoli or other greens you like
Other toppings:
Sliced spring onions
Cooked edamame beans
Chopped red chilli
Directions
01
Start by making the broth
02
Add the oil to a large pan
03
Once hot add in the chopped shallots
04
Cook for 5 minutes until they start to caramelise
05
Add in sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 10 more minutes
06
Add in the crushed garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes
07
Transfer the mushroom mixture to a blender together with the veggie stock, Califia Unsweetened Oat drink and tahini
08
Blend everything until smooth
09
Transfer the a large pan and put on a simmer
10
Coat the tofu in some cornstarch
11
Add 2 tbsp of sesame seed oil to a large pan and once hot add in the tofu and cook for a total of 15-20 minutes until really crispy on all sides
12
In the meantime, in a separate pan, add a a drizzle of oil and cook the shiitake mushrooms and tenderstem broccoli for 5-8 minutes
13
Add the noodles to the broth and cook on a medium heat until the noodles are soft
14
Serve with the stir fried vegetables and crispy tofu
15
Add the toppings of your choice and enjoy!
