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Teriyaki tofu ramen bowl

This teriyaki tofu ramen bowl takes a little inspiration from Japanese flavours, combining crispy tofu with homemade teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East Asia
Keyword: ramen, teriyaki, vegetables, vegetarian
Servings: 4 portions

Ingredients

  • 500 g firm tofu
  • 4 packs of your favourite ramen
  • 800 ml water
  • ½ tbsp vegetable oil

Teriyaki sauce

  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 8 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 8 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger minced.

Toppings

  • 2 medium sized carrots
  • 200 g of broccoli florets
  • 100 g corn
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha

Instructions

Tofu prep

  • Press 500 g firm tofu between paper towels and put a pot on top, to release excess liquid.
  • Shred tofu on largest side of your box grater.

Teriyaki sauce

  • Gently fry the 4 cloves of garlic in a bit of sesame oil.
  • Add 8 tbsp dark brown sugar, 8 tbsp hoisin sauce, 4 tbsp dark soy sauce, 4 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp fresh ginger, to the pot.
  • Whisk together and bring to boil.
  • Lower the heat and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Mix the shredded tofu with the cooled teriayki sauce. Let sit for about five minutes to let the teriyaki soak into the tofu.
  • Add 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil to a hot pan and add the shredded teriyaki tofu. Let fry for up to ten minutes, stir frequently until your tofu is crispy.

Toppings prep

  • Cut the 2 medium sized carrots in half and slice into thin sticks.
  • Quickly steam your 200 g of broccoli florets and 100 g corn.

Ramen prep

  • Boil 800 ml water
  • Add 4 packs of your favourite ramen and the flavour package. Depending on the brand of your ramen two packages might be enough.
  • Take out the noodles and divide the liquid into four bowls.

Assembly

  • In your bowls with the ramen liquid add back the noodles equally in each bowl.
  • Top the bowls with the vegetables and teriyaki tofu.
  • Lastly sprinkle the sesame seeds and drizzle sriracha to your liking.
  • Serve right away.

Notes

Tips! The sauce makes about 250 ml sauce, depending on how much you reduce the sauce.
Tips! Prepare the teriyaki tofu ahead of time and simply add cold to the bowl, the hot ramen liquid will heat it up.