Korean Ramen with Tofu
Korean ramen with tofu is a spicy, warming noodle soup made with gochujang, gochugaru and silken tofu. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics, simmers the broth to develop deep flavour and steams components in the Varoma, delivering an authentic Korean comfort bowl with minimal effort in your own kitchen.
About this recipe
Korean ramen with tofu in the Thermomix TM7 brings the bold, spicy soul of a Korean noodle shop straight into your kitchen with one all-in-one kitchen machine. The broth starts with chilli, garlic, spring onions and onions chopped in seconds, then gochujang and gochugaru are simmered gently so their fermented sweetness and smoky heat fully infuse the liquid. Cubes of silken tofu turn velvety while the dried ramen noodles soak up the deep red broth, finished with soy sauce and optional fish or oyster sauce for extra umami. This recipe is perfect as a quick weeknight dinner when you want something warming and satisfying without juggling several pans. Searching for Korean ramen recipes Thermomix fans trust will lead you here: precise temperature control prevents the chilli base from scorching, and the Varoma steamer keeps add-ons like greens or egg timed to the second. Whether you love fiery Korean flavours or want to explore gochujang for the first time, this TM7 ramen delivers restaurant-quality depth with hands-off convenience.
Preparation tips
- Cube the silken tofu just before adding it to the broth so the pieces hold their shape, and stir gently with the spatula to keep them intact until serving.
- Taste the broth after adding the gochujang and soy sauce before adding the noodles; you can always deepen the flavour with a little more paste, but you cannot take heat out.
- Skip the fish and oyster sauce and use extra soy sauce with a touch of mushroom seasoning to keep the ramen fully vegetarian without losing the savoury umami depth.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: omit the fish sauce and oyster sauce, replace them with extra soy sauce and a small piece of dried shiitake mushroom in the broth, and finish the Korean ramen with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
- Festive version: steam a soft egg and pak choi in the Varoma while the broth simmers, then top the tofu ramen with sweetcorn, kimchi and crispy fried shallots for a colourful Korean-style feast bowl.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping the chilli, garlic and spring onions in mere seconds gives the ramen broth a fine, even aromatic base without any knife work. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming in the Varoma keeps the silken tofu and any greens delicately cooked while the gochujang broth simmers below, timing everything together. [Multi-Function]
- Simmering the Korean chilli paste and soy sauce at a gentle controlled temperature lets deep flavours develop without the risk of scorching. [Precision Control]
- Mixing the broth ingredients thoroughly distributes the gochugaru evenly, so every spoonful of ramen carries balanced heat and umami. [Built-in Scale]
- Weighing the gochujang, soy sauce and sauces directly in the mixing bowl guarantees a perfectly seasoned broth with no measuring cups to wash up. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- medium eggs
- water
- fresh red chilli
- garlic cloves
- spring onions
- onions
- soy sauce
- mirin
- sesame seeds
- garlic cloves