Spicy Vegetarian Ramen
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian, Vegetarian
Spicy Vegetarian Ramen
Description
Spicy Vegetarian Ramen is crafted by simmering a broth enriched with dried porcini mushrooms, garlic, scallions, tomato paste, and a blend of sriracha and soy sauce, lending it a balanced spicy and umami flavor. The broth is strained to achieve a smooth texture before adding ramen noodles, which are cooked until tender yet firm. A distinctive fried garlic and chili oil topping, made by crisping garlic with sesame seeds and chili flakes in oil, provides a toasty, spicy crunch that complements the broth.
The ramen is served with a variety of optional fresh toppings such as jalapeños, edamame, soft-boiled eggs, bok choy, and cilantro, allowing for customization of heat and texture. The combination of ingredients delivers a satisfying noodle soup with a mellow, savory broth heightened by a controlled spicy kick.
Adjusting the amount of sriracha and chili flakes helps control the heat to taste. Using high-quality ramen noodles without seasoning packets supports a cleaner broth. These elements make the dish suitable for vegetarian diners seeking a hearty soup that highlights mushrooms and chili flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP sesame oil or avocado oil, light
- 3/4-1 cup porcini mushrooms 5 oz, chopped, dried
- 3 cloves garlic , smashed and minced
- 4 scallions , thinly sliced white + greens
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 2 TBSP tomato paste
- 1-2 TBSP sriracha
- 1-2 TBSP soy sauce low-sodium
- 4-5 ounces ramen noodles see notes, uncooked
FRIED GARLIC + CHILI OIL
- ¼ cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic , thinly sliced
- 1 TBSP sesame seeds
- 1 TBSP red chili flakes crushed
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS
- jalapeño thinly sliced
- edamame (cooked + shelled)
- egg skip for vegan ramen, jammy soft-boiled
- green onion chopped
- cilantro chopped
- baby bok choy
- Chili garlic sauce
- see blog post for even more topping ideas
Instructions
- First make the fried garlic in chili oil. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Once hot, add thinly sliced garlic and pan fry, stirring often, until garlic is just beginning to turn golden, approx. 3 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds and cook an additional minute until garlic is crisp and toasty. Carefully transfer mixture to a small bowl and add crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
- Bring the same pot to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and add garlic, chopped green onion (whites only - save the greens for topping) and chopped dried porcini mushrooms. Sauté until fragrant, approx, 1 minute.
- Add your broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, and Sriracha.
- Simmer, covered, on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, prep your choice of toppings.
- Once your broth is fragrant and ready, strain by pouring through a fine mesh sieve/strainer and add back into the pot, removing the onion and dried mushroom bits.
- Give the broth a little taste and further season if/as desired. A little extra Sriracha will add heat while extra soy sauce will add saltiness and umami. For a brothier, soup-like ramen bowl feel free to add an extra cup of broth and adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a thicker ramen broth, cook your noodles directly in the simmering broth for approx. 3-4 minutes or until tender. For a thinner broth, feel free to cook ramen seperately and add before serving.
- If you prefer any of the other veggies softened versus raw (sliced carrots or jalapeños for instance) you can absolutely add them to the broth to simmer/cook until tender as well! This soup is crazy easy to customize.
- Ready to eat? Top ramen and broth with a drizzle of chili oil and add all your favorite toppings and feel free to check out the blog post for even more topping ideas! Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes to vary the spice level to your preference.
- Thinly sliced jalapeños add fresh heat as an optional topping.
- Use less traditional ramen noodles without seasoning packets for a cleaner broth flavor.
- Ensure broth is strained well to remove mushroom and onion bits before adding noodles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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