Name: Vegan Japanese Cold Ramen
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 200g ramen noodles (fresh or dried, check for egg-free); ½ cucumber; 1 tomato (sub with carrot for crunchier texture); Thinly sliced scallions; Sauté mushroom (sub with pan-seared firm tofu); 100g Mung bean (soaked in water for 1-2 hours in advance); 200g soy milk (or other plant milk); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; ½ tsp turmeric powder; ¼ tsp salt and pepper; ½ tsp black salt (kala namak); 1-2 tbsp corn starch; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.; 1 tsp finely chopped garlic

Description

Vegan Japanese Cold Ramen is a chilled noodle salad inspired by the Japanese summer staple. It swaps out animal-based ingredients for plant-powered alternatives while retaining the same light, savory punch. Think springy ramen noodles, crisp vegetables, umami-taste mushrooms, and a zesty, sesame-soy dressing—served cold for ultimate refreshment.

Ingredients

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Noodles & Toppings

200g ramen noodles (fresh or dried, check for egg-free)
1/2 cucumber
1 tomato (sub with carrot for crunchier texture)
Thinly sliced scallions
Sauté mushroom (sub with pan-seared firm tofu)

Vegan Fried Eggs

100g Mung bean (soaked in water for 1-2 hours in advance)
200g soy milk (or other plant milk)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1/2 tsp black salt (kala namak)
1-2 tbsp corn starch

Dressing

3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
1 tsp finely chopped garlic

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Instructions

Secret Vegan Egg Recipe

Drain soaked mung beans and blend with water, black salt, turmeric, starch, and optional seasoning until silky smooth.
Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan on medium.
Pour a thin layer of batter like a pancake (or use a mold).
Cook 3–5 minutes until set, then flip and cook for another 1–2 mins.
Let cool, then slice into strips.

Cook the noodles

Cook your ramen noodles according to package instructions.
Once done, drain and rinse them under cold water until completely cool. Toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.

Prepare the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
Adjust sweetness, saltiness, or acidity to taste.

Arrange your toppings

Plate the chilled noodles in a wide bowl.
Artfully arrange the vegetables, mushroom, and vegan fried egg on top—rainbow-style, if you're feeling fancy.
Drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve immediately. For a bit of heat, a few drops of chilli oil go a long way.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Meal
Method: Mixing, Frying
Cuisine: Japanese