Tofu Tantanmen

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Crumble your tofu onto a baking tray then bake at 200°C for 25-30 minutes until golden & crispy (you want different textures ideally).
  2. 2Add the garlic & ginger to a pan with some oil & sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the tofu along with the doubanjiang, tamari & a splash of water.
  4. 4Simmer for a few minutes to thicken until the mince is juicy but not too wet.
  5. 5Gently heat broth ingredients together (don’t over boil it could curdle).
  6. 6Meanwhile, cook your noodles & any veggies you’re using.
  7. 7Mix the tare ingredients together thoroughly & divide it between 2 serving bowls.
  8. 8Whisk the broth in with tare, add the noodles then top with tofu mince, spring onion, sesame seeds & chilli oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp miso
  • 2 tbsp sesame paste (not tahini)
  • 2 tbsp tamari (or light soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 300 g extra firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp tamari (or light soy sauce)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cm ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp doubanjiang (hot broad bean paste)
  • 300 ml unsweetened soy milk
  • 300 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 servings ramen noodles
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 0.5 tsp sesame seeds
  • Chilli oil

Equipment

baking traypanserving bowls

Tips

  • Don’t over boil the broth ingredients as it could curdle.
  • Bake tofu until golden & crispy for different textures.