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Black Garlic and Mushroom Ramen

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Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Small skillet or pan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ladle
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional for broth clarity)

Ingredients
  

Broth:

  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2- inch knob of ginger minced
  • 4 –5 cloves black garlic mashed (or substitute roasted garlic)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp white or yellow miso paste
  • 4 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp chili flakes or chili crisp optional for heat
  • Juice of ½ lime

Toppings:

  • 1 pack ramen noodles
  • ½ block high-protein tofu cubed and pan-seared
  • 1 baby bok choy halved lengthwise or in individual leaves
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup brown beech mushrooms separated
  • ½ cup mung bean sprouts
  • Thai basil leaves
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add ginger and black garlic, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Stir in miso paste, tamari, and rice vinegar, letting everything sizzle together for about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add mushrooms directly into the simmering broth, cook 15 minutes minimum. Taste and adjust seasoning with lime juice and more tamari as needed.
  • In a separate skillet, sear cubed tofu over medium heat until golden on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). You can drizzle with a touch of sesame oil and tamari for flavor.
  • Prepare the ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and divide between two bowls.
  • Ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles. Add tofu, bean sprouts, Bon Choy, and Thai basil.
  • Top with chopped cilantro, extra lime, and a drizzle of chili oil if you like heat. Serve immediately.

Video

@herbyeater

Noodles think “broth’s so lucky, broth’s the star” ⭐️😂 and you know? It’s not wrong in this ramen bowl— black garlic and mushrooms as its base absolutely steak the show and gives this a wow factor. And while yes, it’s a bit of work, this dish makes for absolutely phenom leftovers and if anything, the broth gets better with time. Make this for dinner, treat someone you love to an extra special meal, and give someone a hug today like this dish will hug you (in flavor and warmth and joy ☺️). #vegetarian #ramennoodles #ramen #ramenhacks #dinnerideas

♬ Lucky - Britney Spears

Notes

Black garlic gives the broth its umami depth and caramel-sweet edge — no need for added sugar or mirin.
You can substitute white miso with red miso for a stronger flavor.
For a richer broth, whisk in 1 tsp of tahini or nut butter before serving.