Build-Your-Own Miso Veggie Ramen (Vegan Base) + Sausage/Egg Add-Ons (Serves 5)
A build-your-own ramen night: everyone gets the same miso-sesame, veggie-packed broth and noodles. The vegan guest gets tofu/mushrooms; the other four can add browned pork sausage (served on the side) and optional soft-boiled eggs.
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- Organic Lacinato Kale 2 bunches (about 12–16 oz), stems removed, sliced $2.99
- Simple Truth Organic® Whole White Mushrooms 16 oz, sliced $5.00 (16 oz)
- Organic Ginger Root 2 tbsp grated (about 2-inch knob) $5.99/lb
- Organic Yellow Peeled Onions 1 large onion, thinly sliced $1.99 each
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 4 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
- Miso paste (white or yellow) 1/2 cup (8 tbsp)
- Vegetable broth (or water + bouillon) 10 cups
- Soy sauce 1–2 tbsp, to taste
- Sesame oil 2 tsp
- Rice vinegar or lemon juice 1–2 tbsp
- Ramen noodles (or soba) 5 portions (about 15 oz / 425 g dry total)
- Firm tofu (for vegan protein) 14–16 oz, cubed
- Kroger® Country Pork Ground Sausage (optional for 4 omnivores) 12–16 oz, cooked separately $3.99 (sale) / 16 oz
- Optional: soft-boiled eggs (for omnivores) 4 eggs
- Optional toppings: chili crisp, sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, nori as desired
Instructions
- Cook sausage separately (stove, optional): Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl for serving so the base stays vegan.
- Make broth base (stove): In a large pot, heat 1 tsp neutral oil. Sauté onion with a pinch of salt 4–5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until they start to brown, 6–8 minutes. Add garlic + ginger; cook 30 seconds.
- Simmer: Add vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Add tofu cubes and simmer 5 minutes to warm through.
- Season without boiling miso: In a bowl, whisk miso with a ladle of hot broth until smooth; stir back into pot on low heat. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar/lemon. Taste and adjust.
- Add greens: Stir in kale and simmer just until tender, 2–3 minutes.
- Cook noodles: In a separate pot, boil noodles, drain, and rinse briefly to stop cooking (helps keep broth clear).
- Serve build-your-own: Set out bowls of noodles, vegan broth with tofu/veg, plus sausage and eggs as add-ons for the four omnivores.
Health notes: Vegetable-forward and customizable. Keep sodium in check by using low-sodium broth and tasting before adding soy. Protein options: tofu for vegan; sausage/eggs for omnivores.
Drink pairing: Beer: crisp pilsner. Wine: off-dry Riesling (great with miso/ginger).