Description
Savor the comfort of 1-Pan Creamy Tahini Ramen with Teriyaki Tofu, a nut-free dish bursting with flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon oil (for tofu)
- 1 tablespoon oil (for chili crisp)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru pepper flakes
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons yellow miso
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 4 cups water or stock
- to taste teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces dried ramen
- 2 cups baby bok choy (halved)
- 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 cup sprouts
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger garlic paste, rice wine vinegar, corn starch, and red pepper flakes. Add tofu slabs and coat well in the sauce. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Once it’s hot, add marinated tofu and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip the tofu and add the remaining teriyaki sauce, cooking until it thickens. Remove and slice the tofu into 1/4” thick pieces once cool.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low. Add 1 tablespoon of oil along with chopped ginger and garlic. Stir in gochugaru pepper flakes and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden. Reserve half for garnishing later.
- In the remaining aromatic oil, mix in the onion, red and green bell peppers, and a sprinkle of salt. Cook for about 1 minute, then add miso, sambal oelek, tahini, and 1 cup of stock, ensuring the miso is well incorporated.
- Pour in the rest of the stock and bring to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 4 to 10 minutes.
- Gently press the baby bok choy into the noodle mixture, cooking it for about half a minute just until it wilts. Adjust salt and flavor to your liking, adding more soy sauce or lime juice if you wish. Let everything sit for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for the flavors to marry.
- Ladle the ramen into bowls, adding stock and veggies. Top with the sliced teriyaki tofu and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and your favorite sprouts for a lovely finish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg