Japanese · advanced · 90 min · serves 2
How to make tonkotsu-style ramen vegan
Short answer
Replace pork bone broth, chashu pork, egg with soy milk + kombu-shiitake dashi + white miso, braised king oyster mushroom or rolled tofu skin, marinated silken tofu round. The method is unchanged and takes about 90 minutes for 2 servings.
Key takeaways
- Non-vegan parts: pork bone broth, chashu pork, egg.
- Pork broth → Soy milk + kombu-shiitake dashi + white miso: Gives the same opaque richness
- Chashu → Braised king oyster mushroom or rolled tofu skin: Sear before braising
- Egg → Marinated silken tofu round: Same soy-mirin marinade
- Total time 90 min · advanced · serves 2.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Pork bone broth
- Chashu pork
- Egg
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pork broth | Soy milk + kombu-shiitake dashi + white miso | Gives the same opaque richness |
| Chashu | Braised king oyster mushroom or rolled tofu skin | Sear before braising |
| Egg | Marinated silken tofu round | Same soy-mirin marinade |
Method
- 1Simmer kombu and dried shiitake for 30 minutes; do not boil the kombu.
- 2Blend in unsweetened soy milk, white miso, tahini and garlic oil to build body.
- 3Braise mushrooms or tofu skin in soy, mirin and sugar until glossy.
- 4Cook ramen noodles separately and drain hard.
- 5Assemble with broth, noodles, toppings, nori, spring onion and chilli oil.
The one thing people get wrong
Toasted garlic oil (mayu) is what gives vegan tonkotsu the roasted depth pork fat normally provides.
Frequently asked questions
- Can tonkotsu-style ramen be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace pork bone broth, chashu pork, egg with soy milk + kombu-shiitake dashi + white miso, braised king oyster mushroom or rolled tofu skin, marinated silken tofu round. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 90 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing tonkotsu-style ramen?
- Toasted garlic oil (mayu) is what gives vegan tonkotsu the roasted depth pork fat normally provides.
- How long does vegan tonkotsu-style ramen take?
- About 90 minutes for 2 servings — a advanced recipe.
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