Creamy Vegan Champon Protein Ramen Kit

 Better For You Ramen

Healthy ramen has never tasted so good. We've perfected the texture of high protein, high fiber noodles and added even more nutritious goodness from super grains like teff and buckwheat to naturally increase the vitamin and mineral contents. Resistant starches alongside added fiber from psyllium husk and oat fiber ensure these noods won't spike your blood sugar and naturally promote a healthy gut microbiome.

We're even happier slurping these super noods down than the real thing and are sure you will be too!

Creamy Vegan Champon Soup Base

Champon ramen is an under-appreciated classic Japanese ramen style that often gets overshadowed by its famous fatty, creamy brother, the Tonkotsu ramen. This style of ramen still has a rich broth but is packed with vegetables, giving it a healthier feel. 

We start with a super flavorful veggie stock and make it creamy with soy milk. The result is a broth that is so good, you can drink it because it's packed with nutrients and oh so flavorful, with less fat and salt.

Included in your kit

• 2 Servings of Rulebreaker Matcha Protein Noods
• 2 Servings of Creamy Vegan Champon soup base
  
• Carrots, cabbage and baby corn

Contains: WHEAT, SOY, SESAME

We crafted this recipe to easily cook from frozen in less than 5 minutes without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Step 1: Make the broth on the stove or microwave

Stovetop method:

1. Place the frozen soup cube into a medium sized pot.
2. Prepare any additional toppings you would like.

Microwave method:

1. Warm up the broth in the microwave. Select defrost for 0.5 lbs of food.
2. Microwave for 3 minutes and stir.
3. Add in leafy vegetables if using, and microwave for an additional 1 minute.

For this method, we suggest using only leafy vegetables that will cook quickly. Do not use raw meat with this method.

Suggested toppings:

Some of our favorite additions not included in the kit are: bean sprouts, tofu, shrimp, chicken, onsen egg, and white pepper.

Step 2: Prepare the noodles on the the stovetop

DO NOT defrost the noodles, they are intended to be cooked from frozen.

1. Boil the noodles in a pot separate from the broth. Use a large pot at least 2 quarts of water. Too little water can cause the excess starch to thicken took quickly and noodles to stick. Too small of a pot can cause the water to boil over quickly.
2. Prepare an ice bath and a glass of cold water to be used in the following steps.
3. Place the frozen noodles directly into the boiling water. Cook the thin noodles for a max of 1 minute and 30 seconds.
4. If the water starts to foam up, pour some of the cold water into the pot and watch the bubbles subside.
5. Once done cooking, drain the noodles in a colander and put into the ice bath immediately. Swish the noodles around to remove excess starch.

Step 3: Combine the noodles with your broth and garnishes

1. Put the hot broth in your favorite bowl. Add any additional toppings first.
2. Add the cooled noodles into the hot broth. The broth will reheat the noodles.
3. Add the fried garlic and shallots as garnish.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

What kinds of toppings does this kit contain?
This kit is completely vegan and includes cabbage, carrots, and baby corn.

My baby corn is kind of blue. Is it safe?

When baby corn oxidizes, it can turn a bit blue. This is completely normal and it is safe to eat.

My noodles are coming out too soft. What should I do?
Decrease the cooking time by 30 seconds and be sure to add to an ice bath. Also do not add your noodles to sauce or broth until immediately before serving.Simply add a bit more water or low sodium chicken broth to reduce the level of saltiness. Keep in mind that adding steamed vegetable toppings will dilute the flavor too.

What other toppings can I add?
Champon ramen is typically served with thinly sliced fresh green onions and white pepper as additional flavor enhancers. You can also add more vegetables, like bamboo, wood ear mushrooms, bok choy and more. You can also add additional proteins like tofu, chicken or shrimp.

The broth is too salty for me. What should I do?
Simply add a bit more water or low sodium vegetable broth to reduce the level of saltiness. Keep in mind that adding steamed vegetable toppings will dilute the flavor too.