BBQ Tofu Ramen
A fiery ramen noodle dish with marinated tofu, kimchi, and a spicy gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ramen noodles, firm tofu, kimchi for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ramen noodles
- 1 block (14 oz), cubed firm tofu
- 1 cup, chopped kimchi
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 8 oz ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped kimchi and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the kimchi is softened.
- Step 3: Add 1 block cubed tofu and 2 tbsp gochujang. Stir to coat the tofu in the sauce. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the tofu is lightly browned and the sauce thickens.
- Step 4: Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet. Add 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Stir until the sauce reduces and coats the noodles.
- Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately.
