Birria Ramen
This Birria Ramen has got to be one of my favorite non-traditional dishes I have ever made. It is so flavorful, filling and comforting. I have such a deep love of Asian dishes and, of course, Mexican dishes, so I love when I can create something delicious that compliments them both!
Traditionally, birria is a soup or stew, made from a combination of chili pepper-based goat meat adobo, garlic, cumin, bay leaves and thyme. When creating this plant based version, I wanted to ensure the flavors were just as powerful without meat. I combined different chilis along with veggies and vegetable broth to create the soup base, and the flavor is amazing!
For the ramen part of this dish, I sautéed together some onions and mushrooms, as well as prepared the ramen noodles. Ramen has always been such a comforting meal to me. I love making it when I’m craving something warm and cozy, with great flavor. Some days I add in a lot of the broth, and other days, I love just focusing on the noodles and toppings. I kept this dish simple with just onions, mushrooms and cilantro to garnish.
I hope you enjoy this Asian and Mexican dish as much as I do! It will definitely be my go-to for those nights I need a nice, warm, yet filling meal.
PREP TIME
10min
COOK TIME
25min
TOTAL TIME
35min
INGREDIENTS
- 2 packages of ramen noodles (3.5 ounce Public Goods Ramen Noodles)(gluten free optional)
- 8 ounces oyster mushrooms or any mushrooms of choice, sliced
- 1 white onion (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 big Roma tomato or 2 small ones
- 2 tbsp oil of choice (I use avocado oil)
- 3 Guajillo chiles
- 1 Pasilla ancho chiles
- 4 cups vegetable broth OR 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable broth concentrate (I purchased this product off public goods ) + 4 cups filtered water
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried organo
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 bunch cilantro
- 2 limes
EQUIPMENT
- Large pot
- Blender
Instructions
vIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
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- Pull apart oyster mushrooms with your fingers or if using any other mushroom thinly slice.
- Prepare garnish: Finely chop 1/4 bunch cilantro and about 1/4 of a white then combine in a bowl, mix and set to the side.
- Remove seeds and vanes from chilis , Roughly cut up tomato, then cut half an onion into large pieces and Peel 4 garlic cloves.
- In a pot add all the ingredients you prepared above + 4 cups vegetable broth OR 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable broth concentrate + 4 cups filtered water . Then bring to a simmer.
- Add in the dried bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, cinnamon, vinegar, brown sugar and a small pinch of salt to start.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 17-20 mins.
- Meanwhile heat a pan over medium heat and thinly slice the remaining 1/4 piece of onion. Add 2 tbsp oil to the pan and add in the onions and mushrooms. Saute for 9-12 minutes.
- Once golden, then lightly season with salt and pepper. Then Turn off heat. Once the chilis look soft and its been about 17- 20 minutes, carefully transfer all of it to blender, Blend for 1 minute to until smooth. Pour it back into your pot and boil bring to a light simmer for about 6-8 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper to your liking.Return to the mushrooms are turn on heat again. Once pan is hot pour about 1/4 cup of the birria broth over the mushrooms and mix to combine. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes!
- Boil the ramen noodles in a separate pot following the package directions.
- Once the ramen noodles are cooked, strain, transfer to a bowl then pour over the hot simmering birria broth and top with the sautéed mushrooms, chopped cilantro + onion and lots of fresh lime juice!
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