Whenever it’s cold out..make ramen! This super easy vegan spicy ramen is so delicious, you’ll forget about take out…not to mention the crispy BAKED tofu is out of this world amazing. You can easily substitute the tofu and mushrooms with other veggies of your choice - but they definitely add tons of texture and flavor to the ramen.
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What can I use instead of mushrooms or bean sprouts?
Anything really, I've made this recipe with bok choy instead of the bean sprouts and it tasted just as great! I personally love the crunch of the bean sprouts with the soupy broth and soft noodles, that's why I prefer those. Get creative, add any of your favorite veggies in the broth or on top of the ramen.
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Is there any oil in making the tofu?
Nope :) I NEVER fry my tofu (ew!). I bake it in the oven and ALWAYS get the perfect crispy crust I'm looking for. The key is to press the tofu before you cut, this helps get rid of all the excess moisture. You can either use a
tofu press or place a heavy object on top of the tofu for 30-35 minutes. You also want to make sure you're using
nonstick parchment paper when you bake the tofu, it helps prevent the crust from being ripped off when you take it out.
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What's the best way to reheat ramen?
The best way to reheat this is to keep the broth and noodles separate from the mushrooms and tofu. If you keep them together and attempt to reheat, both the mushrooms and tofu will get soggy and that's no fun. You can reheat the broth and noodles in a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer (be careful not to overcook the noodles). For the mushrooms, you can reheat on a nonstick frying pan and the tofu can be either be reheated in the oven for 10 minutes at 350º or on a
nonstick frying pan as well.
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Notes
- Make sure to remove the excess moisture from your tofu-this helps it bake with a crispy crust.
- If using GF ramen noodles made from brown rice, make sure not to overcook - they get really soggy really fast. Always check the package instructions on timings.
- Taste the broth as you go - a lot of veggie broths are have different flavors. I used an oil free one that's organic and it was perfect for me (linked below!).
- When plating, add the tofu on top of the ramen, this will prevent it from getting soggy.
- I like my food spicy, so adjust the spice accordingly. You can always add red chili flakes on top for an even spicier kick.