Vegan Sesame Ramen

My experience with Vegan Sesame Ramen has shown me that it is a satisfying and wholesome dish. Its base is tahini—a paste made from sesame seeds, which, despite being considered an earthy and rich ingredient, is actually very versatile in that it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

When used in a warm broth, tahini offers a luxurious mouthfeel and a concentrated sesame flavor. To round out the ramen and make it a complete meal, I tossed in some toasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cups vegetable broth
4 ounces ramen noodles
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped bok choy
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon chili paste (optional for heat)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, warm the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for approximately 1 minute, or until they are very aromatic.

2. Combine the tahini and soy sauce in a mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.

3. Introduce the vegetable broth and allow it to come to a delicate simmer.

4. Incorporate the ramen noodles, mushrooms, and bok choy into the pot. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the noodles achieve tenderness and the vegetables reach a state of doneness.

5. Spoon the ramen into bowls and top with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili paste, if you are using it. Serve steaming hot.