- What gives the vegetable soup its flavour?
- Shiitake mushrooms and soy sauce provide "umami", which gives a meaty taste sensation without the meat.
Kyoto-style Ramen
Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital, is famous for a cuisine that respects refinement and natural flavours. This ramen doesn't rely on heavy fats, but rather on the harmony between vegetables and a light broth. It is like a walk in a Japanese garden: orderly, clean, and soothing.
Ingredients
200
g
Ramen noodles
800
ml
Vegetable stock (rich, savoury)
2
tbsp
Soy sauce
2
pcs
Boiled eggs
100
g
Tofu (diced, drained)
50
g
Carrot (julienned)
60
g
Shiitake mushrooms
80
g
Chinese leaf (Chinese cabbage)
1
stalk
Spring onion
1
clove
Garlic (crushed)
1
tsp
Fresh ginger (grated)
1
tbsp
Sesame oil
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Frying pan (for frying tofu)
Allergen Information
Gluten
Egg
Soya
Instructions
1
✓
Dice the tofu and fry in a pan with a little oil until golden brown on all sides.
Tip: Frying creates a crust on the tofu, so it won't fall apart in the soup and has a more pleasant texture.
2
✓
Heat the vegetable stock with the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: The mushroom flavour infuses into the broth, enriching it.
3
✓
Toss the carrot and Chinese leaf into the soup, cook for another 2 minutes (they should remain crunchy).
4
✓
Cook the noodles, place in a bowl, ladle over the soup with the vegetables, and top with the fried tofu and egg. Drizzle with sesame oil.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Ramen noodles
- 800 ml Vegetable stock (rich, savoury)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 pcs Boiled eggs
- 100 g Tofu (diced, drained)
- 50 g Carrot (julienned)
- 60 g Shiitake mushrooms
- 80 g Chinese leaf (Chinese cabbage)
- 1 stalk Spring onion
- 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil