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Vegetable Tofu Korean Noodle Soup Recipe | Veg Noodle Soup Recipe

This Vegetable Tofu Korean Noodle Soup is a simple way to upgrade Korean instant noodles at home. Pan-fried tofu and mushrooms add great texture, while fresh vegetables make the soup light and comforting.
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 130kcal
Author Garima Dublish

Ingredients

  • 1 packet Korean instant noodles (with seasoning sachet)
  • 150 grams Firm Tofu (cubes)
  • ½ cup Mushrooms – (about 70–80 g, sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil (tofu shallow fry + soup ke liye)
  • 1 tsp Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 small Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste (optional)
  • ½ Carrot (julienned)
  • ½ cup Capsicum (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp Spring Onion (chopped)
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes (optional)
  • ½ tsp Black pepper powder
  • 2 tsp Spring Onion Greens (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
  • ½ tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Shallow Fry Tofu: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add tofu cubes and cook on medium heat, flipping them until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Shallow Fry Mushrooms: In the same pan and leftover oil, add ½ cup sliced mushrooms. Shallow fry until lightly golden. Keep flipping the mushrooms so they cook from all sides. Remove and keep aside.
  • Prepare the Base: Add a little more oil if needed. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste (optional). Sauté on low heat for a few minutes until fragrant.
  • Add Vegetables: Add julienned carrot, capsicum, cabbage, spring onion, and salt. Stir fry on high heat for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add Water and Spices: Pour in 3 cups water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli flakes, black pepper powder and bring it to a boil.
  • Cook Noodles: Add Korean instant noodles and seasoning. Cook for 2–3 minutes as per packet instructions.
  • Combine Everything: Add fried tofu, mushrooms and spring onions. Mix gently and cook for another minute.
  • Final: Mix well and switch off the heat.
  • Serve: Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.