Dairy-Free Homemade Ramen Broth
Experience the ultimate comfort of a rich and umami-packed **Dairy-Free Homemade Ramen Broth** that’s perfect for cozy nights or a satisfying meal. This recipe masterfully blends toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger with the earthy flavors of shiitake mushrooms, kombu, and nori to create a broth that’s robust yet light. Infused with soy sauce, mirin, and a hint of white miso paste, it delivers a savory depth that rivals traditional ramen bases—without any dairy. Ready in just over an hour, this plant-based broth is both flavorful and versatile, making it the perfect base for your favorite ramen noodles and toppings. Whether garnished with tender bok choy, tofu, or sliced scallions, this homemade ramen broth is as nourishing as it is delicious.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 4 units White part of scallions, sliced
- 200 grams Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 cups Water
- 1 piece Kombu (dried kelp)
- 1 sheet Nori seaweed
- 4 units Dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons White miso paste
Directions
Step 1
Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced white part of scallions. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the fresh shiitake mushrooms and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 4
Pour in the soy sauce and mirin, stirring well to combine with the aromatics and mushrooms.
Step 5
Add the vegetable broth and water. Stir in the kombu, nori sheet, and dried shiitake mushrooms.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Remove the kombu and nori sheet after 20 minutes.
Step 7
Strain the broth to remove solids, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
Step 8
Return the strained broth to the pot. Add the salt and white miso paste, whisking until the miso is completely dissolved.
Step 9
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary. If more depth is desired, feel free to add additional soy sauce or a small amount of sugar or salt.
Step 10
Pour over cooked ramen noodles and add your favorite toppings such as tofu, sliced scallions, and bok choy for a complete ramen meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2481.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1247.5 |
| Total Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11509.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 202.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 38.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.9g | |
| Protein 53.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 652IU | 0% |
| Calcium 353.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4501.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories