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Curry Ramen with Miso Lentils Recipe. Spicy Curry flavored broth, vegetables, noodles, cilantro, basil and Maple Miso Pepper Lentils make this a must make vegan ramen. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe
Sometimes recipes just come about without any plans. I was standing around in the kitchen wondering what to cook, to use up some of the veggies in the fridge and the lentils. I have plenty of dals with veggies or just veggies in some sauce. So it was time to change up the format.
I have ramen on list of to dos, but I am not a big fan of mushrooms. I was going through the to do list in my head (which is not necessarily efficient because the list in my head is always changing), Something clicked and this curry ramen ended up in our bowls for dinner. Loads of flavor, spicy or not to preference and add any vegetables you like. The lentils bring the bowl together. The lentils are simmered in miso, maple and pepper for a sweet savory umami topping. You can use mushrooms or tofu instead. Top generously with basil, cilantro and sprouts or other garnishes.
The curry paste is like a generic Indianish curry paste. Ginger, garlic, onion, curry powder*/garam masala, cilantro and chile. The paste is fried then simmered with coconut milk or other non dairy milk. Then served with cooked noodles. It also be served with rice or other cooked grains. Crunchy herb garnishes, Sprouts, Miso Lentils, or some crunchy lettuce or cucumber to tame the heat, pair well with the bowl.
(* Curry powder is a Western spice blend which usually has turmeric and more of cinnamony profile. Garam Masala is a traditional Indian spice blend that does not contain turmeric, and is smokier and earthier flavor profile. You can use either in this recipe and adjust flavor to taste by adding a pinch more cinnamon or cardamon, reducing turmeric etc).
This bowl is Amazing!. If you make it, do let me know in the comments about how you served it, and also rate the recipe.
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Assemble your bowl with cooked noodles of choice or rice, cilantro, basil, pepper flakes
And some lentils.
Video:
Vegan Curry Ramen with Miso Lentils
Ingredients
Curry paste
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onion or shallots
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp curry powder or 3/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric or use 1/2 inch fresh peeled turmeric root
- 1 green chile, hot or mild to preference (remove seeds to ontrol heat if needed)
- 1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro and some cilantro stems
- 2 tsp sambal oelek, (asian chile sauce) or 1 tsp sriracha (reduce for less heat)
Ramen:
- 6 to 8 oz noodles ramen or pad thai, (I use brown rice pad thai)
- 2.5 to 3 cups of vegetables, chopped small such as cauliflower, carrots, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms etc
- 2 cups coconut milk, or use 1 14 or 15 oz can
- 1 cup water or veggie broth
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar or maple or other sweetener
- a good dash of Lemon juice
Miso maple lentils
- 1/2 cup cooked lentils
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or 1 tbsp water and 1 tbsp sugar, use 2 tsp for less sweet
- 1 tsp or more miso, yellow or use chickpea miso to make soy-free
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients under curry paste in a small blender or processor, until coarsely crushed. Alternatively, mince the ingredients and mash them in a mortar and pestle.
- Cook your noodles according to package instructions. Rinse in cold water and set aside.
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the curry paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add coconut milk, water, salt and longer cooking vegetables such as cauliflower, carrots peppers.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 4 mins. Add broccoli and mix in. Taste and adjust salt. Add sweetener to preference.
- Add a dash of lemon, add more water for more broth to preferred consistency,and simmer for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender to preference and broccoli is bright green.
- Take off heat. Add to serving bowl. Add a generous serving of noodles. Garnish liberally with cilantro, basil, scallions or sprouts. Add some miso lentils.
Miso Maple Pepper Lentils:
- Combine well drained lentils with miso, maple, and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salt to taste and good dash of pepper and mix well to distribute the miso. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve over the ramen.
Video
Notes
Use sliced mushrooms instead of lentils to make miso mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms in oil for a few minutes before adding the maple and miso. Use other non dairy milk for variation, and add coconut oil or sesame oil to the broth for flavor. Serve with rice or other cooked grains. Nutrition values are approx 1 of 3 Serves using Brown Rice pad thai noodles and lite coconut milk
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Just made this with tofu>lentils and omggggg I’m bursting. It is so so delish!!
Yay!!!
SO good! I was just wondering if there was a way I could make ramen without tofu. Delicious and came together super easily 🙂
So glad you liked it!
Another incredible recipe by Vegan Richa. I’m amazed by how all of them turn out just great! This ramen is the perfect combination between an earthy, warm soup and an exotic highlight you could only get in top asian restaurants. Quick and easy to make, from now on one of my favorite recipes!
thank you!
is any miso worth it?
white is much more mild
Loved it! Easy too. I’m definitely adding it to my list of “favorite recipes to make again.” I’m also starting a sustainable cooking group at our church and I think this will be one of our meals we make together. Thanks for the great recipes!
Awesome! Thank you!
This is a great recipe Richa, definitely a keeper, and one that will be part of our family repertoire. The lentils are also really delicious by themselves, and I will make them as part of other meals. I really enjoy your blog! Thanks and take care!
yay! thank you
Step 3 says to add oil to the saucepan, but I don’t see oil as an ingredient except for in the maple miso lentils themselves. Could you please clarify? Thanks!
I noticed the same thing. A very tiny amount of oil works here, about 1/4 t.. You could even use an oil sprayer.