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Tantan Ramen with Air-Fried Tofu Crumbles
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Tantan Ramen with Air-Fried Tofu Crumbles

40 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • firm tofu (pressed and crumbled)Fresh400 g
  • neutral oil (for spraying)Pantry15 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • toasted sesame oilPantry15 ml
  • chili bean pastePantry20 g
  • tahiniPantry30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce10 g
  • vegetable stockPantry800 ml
  • ramen noodlesGrains200 g
  • bok choy (halved)Produce2 pieces
  • scallion (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

568kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
28 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Air-fry the tofu crumbles

    • Crumble the tofu into coarse, meaty pieces.
    • Spray with a little oil and spread in the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry until dehydrated and golden, shaking halfway.
    Step 1
  2. Season the tofu like ground beef

    • Heat a little oil in a pan and add the garlic and ginger.
    • Add the air-fried tofu crumbles with the chili bean paste and soy sauce.
    • Cook, stirring, until the crumbles are well coated and deeply savoury.
    Step 2
  3. Build the tantan broth

    • Whisk the tahini and toasted sesame oil with a little hot stock in a bowl.
    • Pour in the remaining stock and simmer gently.
    • Taste and adjust with soy sauce.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the noodles and bok choy

    • Boil the ramen noodles until just tender.
    • Blanch the bok choy in the same water.
    • Drain well.
    Step 4
  5. Assemble and serve

    • Divide the noodles between bowls and ladle over the broth.
    • Top with the tofu crumbles, bok choy, scallions and sesame seeds.
    Step 5