Easy Vegan Miso Ramen Recipe (Gluten-Free Option)
This is a quick and easy recipe for Vegan Miso Ramen. Featuring a savory broth, fresh veggies, and gluten-free (or regular) ramen noodles. Topped with favorite garnishes, this Japanese soup will be your favorite in no time!
Servings: 1 -2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 serving ramen noodles I used this gluten-free variety
- 3-4 cups water or veggie broth
- 1-2 tbsp miso paste red or white (soy free option: use chickpea or rice based miso)
- 3/4 cup mixed mushrooms I used shimeji, enoki and button mushroom
- optional garnishes
- 4-5 slices steamed lotus root
- green onion
- sesame seeds
- salt + pepper to taste
- wakame seaweed
- togarashi japanese spice blend, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ramen noodles according to package directions, then strain and set aside.
- Bring 3-4 cups of water or veggie broth to a boil. Toss in mixed mushrooms and any additional veggies, and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender.
- Turn the heat off, then scoop a few tablespoons of the boiled water into a small bowl and begin to break down the miso paste, using a fork or chopsticks to whisk out any clumps until completely smooth. Start with 1 tbsp, and add more as desired (miso is naturally salty, so it depends on your taste preference!).
- Add noodles back into the pot, and add the whisked miso. (We are adding the delicate ingredients once heat is off, so as to preserve the nutrients and probiotics).
- Optionally, garnish with toppings of choice and add additional salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
Secrets to Success
- Most of the Asian ingredients listed are easily found at an Asian supermarket or local Asian grocery stores if there is one nearby. I’ll share links to online purchase some of the harder-to-find ingredients in the recipe, but recommend browsing an Asian store near you for better prices (just being honest!).
- For maximum flavor, if you'd like to infuse more flavor you can also add dried shiitake mushrooms to the broth and steep before cooking. The longer you can allow it to steep, the deeper and richer the result. It's an optional step, especially if you're looking for a quick meal, but if you want to go the extra mile for flavor heaven, you might try it out.