You know those little seasoning packets that come with instant ramen noodles? Well, say goodbye to those mystery ingredients and hello to a healthier, homemade version. Just 7 ingredients and 5 minutes to make, and you have your own Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning. Cook some noodles, stir in the seasoning, and top with your favorite veggies and you've got yourself a comforting bowl of ramen that's worlds apart from the store-bought stuff.
For those of you who are fans my Vegan Mac & Cheese Powder, or Tofu Scramble Spice Mix, you are going to LOVE this Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning! This recipe is another secret weapon for convenience. Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning is super duper easy to make. Just add all the ingredients to a bow or jar and stir or shake. That's it!
My recipe makes about ¾ cup of seasoning which is enough for 8 bowls of ramen, but feel free to multiply or reduce the recipe as you see fit. Store it in an airtight container in your pantry, and it will stay fresh for a year or even longer. This means you're always just minutes away from a hearty, heartwarming bowl of ramen, no matter when the craving strikes.
To make the ramen, pick up a package of plain ramen noodles. Your grocery store should carry them in the Asian section or health food section of your grocery store. Or you can order them online. They are also shelf stable, so you can store them for a long time and have everything you need on hand for an easy dinner or lunch.
When you are ready to cook your noodles, boil them following the package timing, then stir in the homemade vegan ramen seasoning. This is where your ramen becomes a canvas for your cravings. Load it up with sliced carrots, earthy mushrooms, fresh green onions, toasty sesame seeds, crisp bok choy, savory nori, tofu or seitan for some extra protein oomph, shelled edamame, fragrant Thai basil, or sweet corn kernels. The possibilities are endless, and you can customize it to suit your taste buds every single time. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables in your fridge! To finish it I love to add a little drizzle of sesame oil. This really brings all the flavors together for the perfect warming bowl of ramen.
How To Make the Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning:
Add all of the ingredients to a bowl or jar. Stir or mix well. Store in an air-tight container in your pantry. It will keep fresh for a year or longer!
How to Use Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning:
Bring 2 - 3 cups of water to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add ramen noodles and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 3 minutes). Once cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of your Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning, and stir to dissolve into the water.
Pour the noodles and broth into a bowl, drizzle with a bit of sesame oil, and then top with your favorite vegetables and toppings.
Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning is...
- so quick and easy to make
- great for storing in your pantry for quick meals
- delicious! Top with your favorite veggies for a healthy meal.
More Vegan Soup Recipes:
Quick Vegan Pho
Vegan Wonton Soup
Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
Best Vegan Congee
Vegan Curry Lentil Soup
4 Heads of Garlic Soup
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Sam Turnbull.
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Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning
Servings: (makes about ¾ cup) 1 tablespoon of seasoning per serving
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Ingredients
For the Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning:
- 5 tablespoons vegetable broth powder
- 3 tablespoons shiitake mushroom powder, (optional but adds depth, see notes)
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt, (reduce or omit as preferred)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne, (optional for spicy ramen)
To Make Vegan Ramen:
- 2 - 3 cups water
- 1 serving (about 2.1oz/ 60g) dried ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning
- small drizzle sesame oil, (highly recommend)
- Toppings of choice such as: carrot, mushrooms, green onion, sesame seeds, bok choy, nori, tofu, seitan, shelled edamame, Thai basil, or corn kernels
Instructions
To Make the Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning:
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl or jar. Stir or mix well. Store in an air-tight container in your pantry. It will keep fresh for a year or longer!
How to Use Ramen Seasoning:
- Bring 2 - 3 cups of water to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add ramen noodles and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 3 minutes). Once cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of your Homemade Vegan Ramen Seasoning, and stir to dissolve into the water.
- Pour the noodles and broth into a bowl, drizzle with a bit of sesame oil, and then top with your favorite vegetables and toppings.
Notes
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Ann Taylor says
can you substitute Portabella for shitake?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Ann! Thanks for your question! While portobello mushrooms are milder in flavor than shiitake, you can definitely use them as a substitute if that’s what you have on hand. However, keep in mind that the overall umami depth may be less pronounced. If you want to enhance the flavor, consider adding a bit of soy sauce or tamari to the prepared soup for extra richness. I hope that helps, and happy cooking!
Jessie a says
I was really looking forward to making this dish, but after preparing it the only thing I could taste was the vegetable broth. All the other spices got washed out. sorry to say I will not be making this again
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Jessie, what brand of vegetable broth did you use? Vegetable broth is mild in flavor, so you should easily be able to taste the other flavorings. You can of course always increase spices and seasonings to your desired taste. I hope that helps!
Leah says
YUM! Officially my saviour recipe of the season. Perfect for when you get back to your cold, empty apartment with zero energy, ingredients or inclination to wash dishes. And you want that warm, cozy comfort food RIGHT NOW. Thank you Sam, so grateful for this recipe
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
You're most welcome Leah!!! So happy you love it. It's such a great thing to have on hand for exactly those kind of days 🙂
suzi says
Who would think? This was amazing!! Saw your recipe and had lunch for one to plan. Been wanting a bowl of simple ramen all month. Quickly put this blend together but had no vegetable broth powder. I use a wet mix. So made the broth in the pot, mixed the blend and added in with some broken pieces of tofu, a few vegan gyozas and a bit of miso I added at the end. Absolutely delicious!!
Sam Turnbull says
Aww that's wonderful, so happy you loved it!!