A vegan Korean-inspired Gochujang ramen. Extraordinarily umami and spicy — not for the faint hearted.
Spicy Korean stews (like sundubu jjigae) and Japanese ramen are the dishes I want the most on a cold winter day. So I asked — why not both? This is precisely that: a mix of both. Complemented by springy ramen noodles is a spicy broth that’s got a savory, umami depth from gochujang (much like miso in ramen), as well as a pronounced nutty flavor from toasted sesame oil. Quite the perfect bowl of Korean-stye ramen.
Well-fermented vegan kimchi is my go-to topping for this ramen. Its sourness really helps cut through that spicy, rich broth.
Vegan Gochujang Ramen
Course: DinnerCuisine: KoreanDifficulty: Medium2
servings20
minutes20
minutesA comforting bowl of vegan spicy Gochujang ramen inspired by bold Korean flavors — perfect for the cold days.
Ingredients
350 grams ramen noodles
- Ramen Broth
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 shallot, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon gochugaru (red pepper powder)
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon mirin
2 cups vegetable stock
- Toppings
1 scallion, sliced diagonally
50 grams enoki mushrooms, pan-seared
Directions
- Prepare the Ramen Broth. First, mince the shallots and garlic. In a medium-sized pot, heat sesame oil on medium heat and lightly brown the shallots and garlic (around 4 minutes). Add the sesame seeds, gochujang, gochugaru, ginger powder, white pepper, and maple syrup. Keep stirring and lightly caramelize (be careful not to burn!), around 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot with the rice wine, followed by vegetable stock. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Additional Toppings. While the ramen broth is cooking, prepare the toppings. For the enoki mushrooms, I sear them on high heat in a cast iron pan until both sides are brown and caramelized.
- Prepare the ramen noodles. When 20 minutes is almost up, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions. Assemble the bowl and enjoy warm.
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