Easy Vegan Ramen

Ingredients

• RAMEN
• 1 Tbsp grape seed or avocado oil
• 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped (5 cloves yield ~2 1/2 Tbsp or 18 g)
• 1 3-inch piece ginger (peeled and diced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
• 6 cups vegetable stock (DIY or store-bought)
• 2 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 ounce dehydrated shiitake mushrooms
• 1 Tbsp white or yellow miso paste (ensure vegan friendliness on package – I like this brand* available at Whole Foods)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for flavor // plus more to taste)
• 8 ounces ramen noodles* (ensure gluten-free and vegan-friendliness on package – I like this brand available at Whole Foods)
• TOPPINGS optional
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion (for garnish)
• 10 ounces extra-firm tofu (flash “fried”*)
• Miso-glazed carrots*
• Miso-glazed baby bok choy*