Description
This Spicy Cabbage Ramen with Cheese is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Featuring tender cabbage, savory shiitake mushrooms, and creamy vegan cheese, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish that packs a spicy punch. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded green or Napa cabbage
- 1/2 small onion, cut root to stem
- 3 sliced green onions (reserve greens for garnish)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 4–5 rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms (reserve soaking water)
- 5 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth
- 3–4 slices vegan cheese (gouda or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2–3 teaspoons gochugaru flakes
- 1 teaspoon umami seasoning
- 2-inch piece dry kombu seaweed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons black vinegar
- 2 packages dry ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chili oil or chili crisp (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Add Spices: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the gochugaru paste and gochujang, cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the sliced onion and sauté for a few minutes until translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms and Cabbage: Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded cabbage, cooking for about 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
- Add Broth, Seasonings, and Seaweed: Pour in the vegan chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, umami seasoning, kombu seaweed, and reserved mushroom soaking water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add Ramen Noodles: Bring the soup to a light boil, then add the ramen noodles. Cover and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Add Vinegar and Cheese: Stir in the black vinegar and sliced green onions. Cover the pot and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Ladle the ramen into bowls, garnishing with sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil or chili crisp if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- djust the spice level by varying the amount of gochugaru and chili oil.
- The addition of kombu enhances the umami flavor; don’t skip it if possible.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg