FIRE! CRACKER!
Vegan firecracker broccoli ramen is sweet, spicy, quick, addictive and mind blowingly amazing. Crispy broccoli, ramen noodles and firecracker sauce! This all only takes maybe 20 minutes. Ramen noodles take literally 2 minutes to cook. The broccoli takes maybe 5, then the sauce that takes 30 seconds to throw together is poured onto that. Then BLAM……vegan firecracker broccoli ramen. A.k.a. Holy crap that is amazing ramen!
You can really replace the broccoli with any veggies you like, making this a great go to recipe to have on hand. That way you can use whatever you have in your fridge. I just F*^&%(ing love broccoli. It would be brilliant with cauliflower or mushrooms or brussels sprouts.
The firecracker sauce is nice and sweet to counter act the spice, but I kept it refined sugar free by using agave. Maple syrup would work too. Or even coconut sugar. I love recipes that are adaptable enough to use what you have on hand. I find in the summer heat my usual love of grocery shopping goes down a bit. Then I just start to use what is in my house to create recipes!
Vegan firecracker broccoli ramen is the only firecracker you need this summer.(Although real firecrackers are cool too!) It requires very little effort and very few ingredients, but has maximum deliciousness and makes me happy forever!
Vegan Firecracker Broccoli Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 Small head of Broccoli, cut into florets(about 2 cups)
- 1 C. Almond milk or other non dairy milk
- 3/4 C. Corn starch
- 1 1/2 tsp. Salt, divided
- 3 Tbsp. Oil
- 1/4 C. Hot sauce, I used Frank's
- 1/2 C. Agave syrup
- 2 tsp. Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes
- 8-10 oz. Ramen noodles, I used 3 blocks
- 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Once they are done, set aside.
- Now, add the almond milk to a bowl, then add the corn starch and 1 tsp. of salt to another bowl.
- Dip each broccoli floret into the almond milk, then coat in corn starch. Shaking off any excess. Repeat with all the broccoli and place in a bowl.
- Then, heat the oil on medium high in a non stick pan. I used a large wok so I only had to use one pan for everything.
- Once the oil is hot, add the broccoli, toss and fry for a few minutes, reducing heat as needed, browning on each side until the broccoli is nice and crispy.
- While the broccoli is cooking, mix the firecracker sauce. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, agave, apple cider vinegar, the remaining 1/2 tsp. of salt and red pepper flakes.
- Once the broccoli is done, if there is excess oil, drain it out, then toss in the ramen noodles, then pour the sauce in and toss to coat everything.
- Cook for another minute or two until the sauce is nice and thick. Then add the soy sauce. Toss, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately.
Notes
Your recipes are wonderful. Keep it up!
Thank you so much!!
Loved the flavors of this meal. Also carnivore approved. It took a lot more oil to get the broccoli cooked than what recipe called for. That plus 1/2 cup of agave made for a delicious, but calorie dense meal. Will make again when we have calories to burn.
Oh my! I just made this tonight, and it is incredible!
What brand ramen do you use? Do you just not use the seasoning packet?
I usually just get a big bag of the squares of ramen at my local Asian market, but I have definitely just gotten the regular cheap ramen at the store and thrown out the seasoning packets! So if that works for you, that is totally fine.
I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out delicious! I also found that it took more oil to fry the broccoli and my electric wok is somewhat temperamental, so even though some pieces got a little more “done” then would have been ideal, the flavors of the sauce made it all good. I also think this would be great using green beans instead of broccoli- I’m going to try that next time.
Green beans sound amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed and thank you for the feedback!
Just made this, absolutely delicious!
Recipe doesn’t make it clear if you are supposed to drain the ramen noodles, although either way I’m sure it would be good!
Can you please clarify?
Yes drain them when you’re done!
This was delicious per usual. I did make a few adjustments. I roasted the broccoli instead of frying it. 40 minutes at 450 degrees. Flipping halfway through. I used half ramen and half Shiritaki noodles. I also cut the red hot and agave in half and just added more water. So good!! Thanks again!!
It’s always a good sign when my teen daughter asks for the leftovers in her school lunch! This was amazing & a great new way to get even more broccoli in our diets! It was easy and pretty fast so ideal for the weeknight. We used Siracha instead of hot sauce because that’s what we had- worked well. I might add tofu when we make it again. Thanks so much!