Use this Ingredient to Upgrade Your Vegan Ramen

A good ramen is all about the broth, according to a feature on vegan ramen in the New York Times. But, many broths are made with beef or chicken.

Tantanmen is the Japanese version of dan dan noodles, a Sichuan dish known for its sesame broth. Using the flavors of sesame in the broth brings a strong flavor that isn’t missing meat.

To make ramen with a flavorful broth without using meat, this recipe uses Chinese or Japanese sesame paste. This has a strong flavor than tahini, and the broth also includes soy sauce, rice vinegar, chile oil, and sugar.

Doubanjiang can also be added to increase the spiciness of the dish.

Check out the recipe here. Are you as obsessed with noodles as we are? Get out The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Noodles! for all some awesome articles about noodles!

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