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Vegetarian Ramen Bowl with Spicy Brussels Sprouts
Prep time 10 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 45 mins Serves: 2
½ pound Brussels sprouts
2 to 3 teaspoons sambal oelek (see note)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons yellow miso
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
4 ounces ramen noodles (not instant)
2 eggs
Scallions, for topping
Sesame seeds, for topping
Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Quarter Brussels Sprouts and toss with sambal oelek. Roast until the Brussels sprouts are tender and browning, 20 to 25 minutes.
In a stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, just to soften. Stir in the garlic, ginger, miso, and soy sauce. Add in the water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Pass through a sieve, discarding the onion mixture. Return ginger broth to the pan and add in the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and add the noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small pan, add water, enough so you know will cover the eggs. Add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes then remove the eggs and transfer to an ice bath.
Assemble the ramen by dividing the noodles into 2 bowls and adding half the Brussels sprouts to each bowl. Add in the eggs and top with diced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Variations for the Vegetarian Ramen
Given I don’t do a lot of tofu and mushrooms, this version of vegetarian ramen is about as close as I get to a comforting bowl of ramen. Of course, these roasted Brussels sprouts are delicious on their own!
Tofu: This ramen is missing a pretty key ingredient in traditional vegetarian ramen. Try frying the tofu before getting ready to serve if you want the addition.
Ramen: This is where you really need to pay attention. This recipe is not for those instant noodles. Make sure you’re buying fresh noodles or dried ramen noodles (like these).
Sambal Oelek: If you can’t find sambal oelek, I recommend using Sriracha.