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Vegan tantanmen sesame ramen

A creamy, spicy sesame broth with chilli mushroom topping, plant-based and full of flavour.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £3.90 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

2 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the sesame oil in a pan and fry the mushrooms for 6 minutes until deep brown and dry. Add half the garlic and ginger, and 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Cook 1 minute, then tip into a bowl.

    6 min
  2. 2

    In the same pan, add the remaining garlic and ginger, the tahini and the chilli oil. Stir for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour in the stock, soya milk and remaining soy sauce. Simmer gently for 8 minutes until it smells nutty and tastes rich.

    8 min
  4. 4

    Boil the noodles for 2 minutes, adding the pak choi for the last minute. Drain well.

    2 min
  5. 5

    Divide the noodles and pak choi between two bowls and ladle over the creamy broth.

  6. 6

    Top with the chilli mushrooms and spring onion.

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