Vegan Ramen with Yo! Poached Egg Recipe

This vegan ramen recipe brings together the soul-warming comfort of ramen with a creative twist—a vegan poached egg that mimics the creamy texture of its traditional counterpart. Whether you're a longtime vegan or simply looking to explore plant-based alternatives, this dish promises to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more. This combines a savory broth, slurp-worthy noodles, and a vegan poached egg that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Get creative with your toppings, it's your dish after all!

Ingredients You'll Need:

Broth:

• Thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 4-inch piece of kombu seaweed
• 0.4 gallons of water
• 0.9 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tbsp soy sauce

Additional Ingredients:

• 7 ounces firm tofu, cut into chunky cubes
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 3.5 ounces ramen noodles
• 1 head pak choi, quartered
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 25g mixed beansprouts (basil, sunflower, broccoli)
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fried garlic
• 2 Yo! Poached Eggs
• Sesame oil, coriander leaves, crushed peanuts, crumbled nori or dried chili, Yo Egg proprietary black salt mix (for enhanced flavour)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (for marinating)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Poached Eggs: Submerge the Yo! Poached Eggs in 1/2 cup of soy sauce for an hour.
2. Prepare the Broth: In a large saucepan, combine water, ginger, kombu seaweed, dried shiitake mushrooms, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and let cook for 50 minutes.
3. Cook the Tofu: Coat tofu cubes in corn starch. Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan and fry tofu until golden on each side.
4. Noodle Time: Cook ramen noodles one minute less than the package instructions. Drain, keeping some cooking water.
5. Assemble the Bowls: Pour cooked broth into two bowls. Add pak choi and white parts of spring onions. Reheat for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the Goodies: Add noodles, tofu, beansprouts, green spring onions, radish slices, and a drizzle of sesame oil to each bowl. Add other toppings as desired.
7. Finish with a Yo! Touch: Drain and halve the marinated eggs, season with Yo Egg proprietary black salt mix , and place into bowls.
8. Serve and Enjoy!