Creamy Coconut Lime Ramen

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Mix the crumbled tofu with olive oil, tamari, five spice, and garlic powder until well coated.
  3. 3Bake tofu on a parchment lined tray for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
  4. 4Add avocado oil to a skillet on medium heat.
  5. 5Add mushrooms and let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes.
  6. 6Deglaze with 1 tablespoon tamari.
  7. 7Add shallot, garlic, and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. 8Stir in broth and coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  9. 9Add ramen noodles and simmer until the noodles are cooked.
  10. 10Add lime zest with sugar in a small bowl to release the citrus oils.
  11. 11Once noodles are cooked, add the lime zest and sugar mixture to the pot with an extra splash of tamari.
  12. 12Let everything mingle on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
  13. 13Top with crispy tofu, scallion, cilantro, lime, and chili oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, cleaned with damp paper towel and sliced thinly
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tamari, plus a splash more
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 heaping tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 cups vegan chicken broth
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 ounces ramen noodles
  • 1 lime zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • scallions
  • cilantro
  • chili oil
  • lime wedges

Equipment

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Tips

  • The broth has a rich umami flavor from sauteing mushrooms then adding garlic, ginger, and shallots along with broth and coconut milk.
  • Cook the noodles right in the pot because why make life hard.
  • Toss crispy tofu with a splash of dark soy sauce and maple syrup after baking for extra depth.
  • In the meantime, mix lime zest with sugar in a small bowl to release the citrus oils. Once noodles are cooked, add this mixture to the pot with an extra splash of tamari (about 1 teaspoon). Let everything mingle on low heat for 1-2 minutes.