Vegan Sesame Tantanmen (Homemade Ramen)

Step 1

If using soy meat, soak in hot water for 5 minutes. If using tofu, crumble tofu until they resemble minced meat.

Step 2

Heat a small skillet over medium high heat with some sesame oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic and ginger. Add in the soy/tofu crumbles and then add in the sake, soy sauce, miso paste and red chili oil. Fry until the crumbles get slightly crispy (around 3-5 minutes)

Step 3

Prep the vegetables by slicing them and steaming them for around 3 minutes.

Step 4

Bring a medium pot to a boil and then cook the ramen according to instructions (around 5 minutes)

Step 5

Combine all the ingredients except the soy milk and broth into a bowl until a paste forms.

Step 6

Heat the soy milk and vegetable stock over medium low heat, then reduce to low as soon as you start to see bubbles. Whisk in the paste made earlier until dissolved.

Step 7

Place cooked noodles into a bowl. Pour over half the broth. Add on the fried minced soy meat, vegetables, additional garnishes and chili oil.