1 pack Vivera Tofu (1x200g), each block halved & pressed
½ tbsp cornflour
½ tbsp maple syrup (+ 1 tbsp for broth)
60 ml soy sauce (+40 ml for broth)
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp each ginger, garlic & lemongrass paste (optional)
1 tbsp sriracha (+ 1 tbsp for broth)
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
Spice Mix: 1 tsp each onion powder & smoked paprika
For the Ramen:
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cm piece ginger, grated
1 ½ tbsp white miso
½ tbsp tahini
100ml mushroom stock
¾ tin coconut milk
Juice 1 lime
1 tbsp sesame oil
For the rest:
125g ramen noodles, cooked
120g tenderstem broccoli, boiled
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
Sesame Seeds
Preparation
In a large tupperware, combine the ingredients for the tofu marinade. Add the tofu and turn a couple of times to coat. Marinade for at least 30 mins, basting a few times.
Preheat the oven to 180c. Place your tofu in a nonstick baking tray (keep excess marinade) and bake for 35-40 minutes until deep golden brown. Brush with a little of the extra marinade and return to the oven for a further 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat half of the sesame oil in a large saucepan. Once hot, add the ginger & garlic. Stir for about a minute before adding the tahini and miso.
Gradually whisk in the coconut milk before stirring in the remaining ingredients for the ramen (except the remaining sesame oil). Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
Cook your noodles according to packet instructions and rinse well to prevent sticking.
Remove the broth from the heat and stir through the extra sesame oil.
Slice the tofu and serve over the noodles, tenderstem and broth. Garnish with sliced spring onions, chilli, coriander and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Remove the tofu from the packaging and press out the excess moisture from the block. Then cut the tofu into cubes and start cooking. The longer you cook it, the firmer the tofu becomes.
Remove the tofu from the packaging and gently press out the moisture from the block. Then cut the tofu into cubes and get cooking. The longer the cooking time, the firmer the tofu will become.
Take the tofu out of the packaging and press the block gently to remove the excess moisture. Then cut the tofu into cubes and start cooking. The longer you cook it, the firmer the tofu will become.