Tofu and Mushroom Ramen

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This quick and easy ramen noodle recipe with tofu and mushroom disregards the flavor packet and is hence much healthier.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
1/2 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium shallots, minced
6 cups water
2 tablespoons red miso paste
1 tablespoon chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
4 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, julienned

Directions

1 Heat canola and sesame oils in a 6-quart stockpot over medium-high until hot. Add mushrooms and tofu and sautè for 5 minutes. Set aside.
2 Add butter to the hot pot and swirl to almost melt. Add shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3 Pour in water and stir in miso paste and chicken base until they are dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
4 Distribute mushrooms and tofu amongst 4 bowls.
5 Bring liquid in the pot back to a boil and add ramen bricks, 1 at a time. Boil each brick for 1 minute, remove from broth with a ladle, and set into a serving bowl. Ladle additional broth on top so the ramen noodles continue cooking.
6 Garnish each bowl with green onions and carrots.