Description
This Korean-Inspired Vegan Corn Cheese Ramen is a delightful fusion dish combining chewy ramen noodles with a rich and spicy gochujang sauce, sweet roasted corn, and creamy vegan cheese. Baked until golden and bubbly, it perfectly recreates the beloved Korean corn cheese experience in a comforting ramen bowl, making it an ideal quick and flavorful 20-minute vegan meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 bunch of green onions, white and light green parts sliced into ½-inch pieces, dark green part cut into thin strips or at a bias, divided
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups roasted sweet corn, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon MSG, optional
- ⅔ cup vegetable broth
- 3 (5-ounce) packages of vegan-friendly ramen noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese shreds
- ½ cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the topped ramen.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large, oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the white and light green parts of the green onion along with the minced garlic. Season with gochugaru flakes and cook while stirring often until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add Corn and Sauces: Stir in the roasted sweet corn, vegan mayonnaise, gochugaru, and optional MSG. Combine well and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Combine Broth and Noodles: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cooked vegan ramen noodles. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Top with Vegan Cheese and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the vegan mozzarella and cheddar cheese shreds over the noodle mixture. Cover the pan and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, the dark green parts of the sliced green onions, extra roasted corn, and a pinch of gochugaru flakes. Serve immediately for a warm, cheesy, spicy vegan ramen experience.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe sauté pan to easily transfer from stovetop to oven without extra dishes.
- The MSG is optional but helps enhance the umami flavor.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang and gochugaru to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure the ramen noodles are cooked just al dente to prevent overcooking during baking.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free ramen noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
