30 Minute Meals

Black Garlic Ramen

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Yield

1

This black garlic ramen has the robust flavors of earthy black garlic in a comforting bowl of ramen.

This Black Garlic Ramen recipe is everything you need in your life for the ultimate comfort dish. The garlic in this ramen recipe gives it a rich, sweet (but tangy) flavor, that’s earthy and makes this ramen more well-rounded and robust. Seriously it’s so good and loaded with flavor.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love Black Garlic Ramen

  • Quick: This Black Garlic Ramen will only take you 10 minutes to put together. It’s a great recipe for a quick, homemade lunch or dinner.
  • Versatile: Get creative and add any veggies you want to this ramen recipe.
  • Flavorful: As I said, this black garlic recipe brings this ramen to a whole other level in terms of flavor.
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🍲 Ingredients

Black Garlic – This black garlic recipe has a rich and creamy texture (like butter). It’s kinda sweet and tangy and has hints of balsamic and garlic. It’s so good and adds complexity to any dish. This type of garlic is made by essentially aging the garlic. You can do this in your Instant Pot, or a slow cooker even! If you don’t have any black garlic or the hot sauce, swap it for 1 clove of fresh garlic and use your favorite hot sauce!

Napa Cabbage – Napa cabbage is also known as Chinese cabbage. It is a leafy veggie that has a mild pepper flavor with a crisp texture. Napa cabbage is often used in Asian cuisine like kimchi, stir-fries, and soups. Bonus points for it also being so good for you with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Black Garlic Ramen

  1. In a small-medium-sized pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add all of the ingredients except the tofu and stir to combine.
  3. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
  4. Add the silken tofu and cook for another 4 – 5 minutes.
  5. Serve in a large bowl and enjoy straight from the pot!

🗒 Tips and Tricks

  • Customize this recipe: Add any other vegetables you wish to this dish, and make it your own!
  • Add Toppings: Toppings like soft-boiled eggs (with a runny yolk), green onions, bamboo shoots, corn, nori (seaweed), and mushrooms not only enhance the flavor but also add texture to the dish. Don’t forget a protein like tofu, chicken, pork, or beef for a satisfying meal.
  • Broth: A flavorful broth is the foundation of great ramen. If you’re short on time, use store-bought broth, but for the best results, try simmering your own! A rich, savory broth made from chicken, pork, or even vegetable stock, combined with miso or soy sauce, will make a big difference.

🗒 Variations

If you like this easy Black Garlic Ramen, I have so many other ramen recipes that you’ll love. Check them out here:

  • Vegetarian Ramen Recipe
  • Kimchi Ramen
  • Mushroom Ramen

🗒 Best served with

  • Asian-Inspired Broccoli Salad
  • Tofu Spring Rolls
  • Summer Veggie Spring Rolls

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Ramen is best enjoyed freshly made but you can still eat leftovers! Store them (when cooled) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-4 days.

🤔 Common Questions

This ramen has a delicious flavor that comes from the aged garlic. It’s earthy, packs a punch, and is so good.

Black garlic is a type of aged garlic that is colored deep brown (almost black). It originated from Asian cuisine and is made by heating a whole bulb of garlic over the course of several weeks, a process that makes the gloves black.

If you don’t have any black garlic or black garlic hot sauce, swap it for 1 clove of fresh garlic and use your favorite hot sauce!

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Black Garlic Ramen

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  • 1 package Ramen noodles
  • 300 g silken tofu cubed
  • 1 cup Nappa cabbage shredded
  • 2 – 3 sprigs Green onion thinly sliced
  • 3 large cloves of black garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. miso paste
  • 1 tbsp. tamari
  • 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 ramen seasoning package
  • 1 tsp. black garlic hot sauce
  • 3 cups of water

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a small-medium-sized pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add all of the ingredients except the tofu and stir to combine.
  • Cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Add the silken tofu and cook for another 4 – 5 minutes.
  • Serve in a large bowl and enjoy straight from the pot!

Notes

Nutrition

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Black Garlic Ramen

Ingredients

  • 1 package Ramen noodles
  • 300 g silken tofu cubed
  • 1 cup Nappa cabbage shredded
  • 2 – 3 sprigs Green onion thinly sliced
  • 3 large cloves of black garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. miso paste
  • 1 tbsp. tamari
  • 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 ramen seasoning package
  • 1 tsp. black garlic hot sauce
  • 3 cups of water

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a small-medium-sized pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add all of the ingredients except the tofu and stir to combine.
  • Cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Add the silken tofu and cook for another 4 – 5 minutes.
  • Serve in a large bowl and enjoy straight from the pot!

Video

Notes

Nutrition

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