Smoky Vegan Ramen

Ingredients

• 1 small daikon radish (cut into 1-inch thick slices)
• 2 carrots (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices)
• 1 large onion (quartered)
• 10 cups water
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• 1 and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 and 1/2 tsp korean chili flakes
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 and 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• 5 ounces dry noodles
• 6 ounces tofu of your choice ((I used fried tofu), cut into slices)
• 1/2 cup cooked corn
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Broth ---

2. 2

   Add the chopped daikon radish, carrots, and onion to a large pot. Cover with the water, and add the coconut sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer gently uncovered for about 1 and 1/2 hour. It will reduce by about 1/3. In the meantime, prepare the chili oil and mushrooms.

4. 4

   --- Smoky Chili Oil ---

5. 5

   Heat the oil over low-medium heat, in a medium-size saucepan. Once hot, add the minced shallot and garlic, and fry for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the red pepper flakes, Korean chili flakes, white sesame seeds, and smoked paprika, and cook for one more minute. Remove from heat, transfer to a small bowl and let it cool.

7. 7

   --- Ginger Mushrooms ---

8. 8

   Heat the oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Once hot, add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

9. 9

   Next, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for another 3-5 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked.

10. 10

    Pour in the soy sauce and coconut sugar and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and cover.

11. 11

    --- To Serve ---

12. 12

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain.

13. 13

    For one serving: Add about one teaspoon of the chili oil to a large bowl. Next, add 1/3 of the cooked noodles and top with some of the sautéed ginger mushrooms, tofu slices, and a couple tablespoons of corn. Pour about 1 and 1/2 cup of the piping hot broth into the bowl and top with 1/4 cup of green onions. Serve immediately!

14. 14

    Broth as well as mushrooms will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.