Tom Yum Tofu Ramen
with zucchini / mushrooms
Smarts: Traditional Tom Yum Soup is made with nam prik pao (Thai chili paste), but we’re using red curry paste since it’s a staple in our community members’ kitchens. If you can find nam prik pao at your local Asian just check the ingredients - many versions include shrimp.
Ingredients
- Tofu, extra-firm - 16 oz, 1/2" / 1.3cm cubes (vacuum-packed preferable)
- Shallots - 2 cloves, chopped
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, chopped (sub 1 tsp lemongrass paste / stalk)
- Jalapenos (opt) - 1, thinly sliced
- Zucchini - 12 oz, cubed
- Noodles, ramen - 6 oz (sub any Asian noodles)
- Thai basil (opt) - 10 leaves, chiffonade
- Straw mushrooms, canned (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can, drained and rinsed (sub fresh button mushrooms, sliced)
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Curry paste, red - 1 Tbsp (sub vegetarian nam prik pao - Thai chili paste)
- Stock, any type - 3 1/2 cups
- Soy sauce - 2 tsp
- Coconut milk, light - 1 cup
- Lime juice - 1 Tbsp
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Prep
- Tofu - Tofu - If tofu is packaged in water, press out liquid first, like in this video. Then slice into 1/2” / 1.3cm cubes. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Shallots / Lemongrass / Jalapenos - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Zucchini - Cube zucchini. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Noodles - Cook according to package directions. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Thai basil - Chiffonade basil.
- Mushrooms (if using canned) - Drain and rinse.
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Make
- Heat a wok or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil and then shallots, lemongrass, jalapenos, and zucchini. (If using fresh mushrooms, add them as well.) Season with a pinch of salt and saute until fragrant, ~4 minutes.
- Add red curry paste and saute for 1 minute more.
- Add stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Add tofu, mushrooms (if using canned), and soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove soup from heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and season with some salt.
- Divide noodles between serving bowls. Ladle soup over noodles. Top with basil and enjoy.
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Reviews
Ratings
52 reviews
I cut the stock down by almost half because we like a greater protein and veg to liquid ratio. Flavor was good. Cooked for much less time since some said the zucchini got mushy. Turned out great.
0 HelpfulReally awesome flavor! We really loved the broth. Diced the lemongrass very very small after reading others' reviews. Zucchini got too mushy, but the fresh button mushrooms were perfect and made the dish stellar in our opinion.
0 HelpfulOnce the veggies are chopped, the meal comes together quickly. Almost any veggie would work, I added carrots. Broth was mild for kiddos, but it was easy to up the heat for the adult portions.
0 HelpfulThis was amazing. Curry and coconut are not in my normal flavors, but this meal will be on my favorites list.
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