Dinner for 4
Creamy Tahini Ramen
Tofu, vegetables, and ramen simmer in a spicy tahini broth flavored with miso, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
$5.59for 4 servings
$1.40 per serving$5.59 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
JapaneseDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.28Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 7 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch of ginger
- 1 tsp gochugaru pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup sliced or chopped onion
- 1/4 cup sliced or chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced or chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp yellow miso
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 3 cups water
- 3/8 tsp salt
- 4 oz dried ramen
- 1 bunches or 2 baby bok choy
- green onions (optional)
Steps
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger garlic paste, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Cut the tofu into cubes and pan-fry it in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet for 8 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot, then sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and peppers for 5 minutes.
- Add miso, sambal, tahini, water, and salt, then simmer the broth for 10 minutes.
- Add ramen and bok choy, then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the sauce and tofu, then cook for 2 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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