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Spicy Miso Ramen with Crispy Tofu

Savor this spicy ramen featuring savory miso, crispy tofu, and a kick from sambal oelek and ginger, garlic, and ginger.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red miso paste
  • 1/2 cup white miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 12-15 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed

Instructions
 

  • Make the Miso Paste: Combine red miso, white miso, sambal oelek, minced garlic, grated ginger, mirin, and vegetable oil in a food processor. Pulse until a smooth, thick paste forms. Reserve half for later.
  • Cook the Tofu: Press excess moisture from the tofu. Cut into cubes. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry tofu until golden brown. Stir in 1/4 cup of the spicy miso paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes until nicely colored. Remove tofu and set aside.
  • Start the Broth: To the same pot, add a tablespoon of miso paste and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly browned. Add 4 cups vegetable stock and 1 cup soy milk, then bring to a simmer.
  • Dissolve Miso Base: Place 1/2 cup of the spicy miso paste into a fine-mesh sieve. Lower the sieve into the simmering broth and use a spoon to slowly dissolve the paste into the soup, whisking gently. Discard any remaining solids in the sieve.
  • Simmer and Season: Let the broth simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce until it reaches your desired spicy ramen broth flavor.
  • Cook Noodles and Eggs: Prepare ramen noodles according to package directions and drain well. While noodles cook, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add 4 eggs, reduce heat to low, and cook for exactly 7 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath, then peel carefully to reveal soft yolks.
  • Assemble and Serve: Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle the hot spicy broth over the noodles. Top with the golden-brown tofu and a halved soft-boiled egg. Garnish as desired.

Notes

- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the miso paste.
- If you don't have soy milk, unsweetened almond milk or even a touch of cream can work, but may slightly alter the flavor.
- Ensure your tofu is well-pressed to achieve the best crispy texture.
- Don't skip the step of dissolving the miso through a sieve; it creates a smoother broth.
Allergens: Soybeans, Wheat, Eggs, Sesame.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Keyword spicy miso ramen