Vegan Ramen and Rotel
This will likely re-ignite the debate as to whether ramen is vegan or vegetarian, my answer is that I don’t really know and that it probably depends on the brand. Let the arguing begin! PS – Did you know that Rotel is a brand of AV equipment in addition to the yummy spicy tomatoes?
Submitted By: everettattebury
Submitted From: Sarasota, FL
- 3oz package Nissin Top Ramen (any flavor)
- 10oz can Rotel Mild or Original
- 2 Tbs nutritional yeast (aka brewer’s yeast)
- 2 Tbs margarine
- water
This is my favorite food right now, and it’s so easy. Crumble the ramen noodles in the package, then pour in a bowl. Recycle the flavor packet for something else. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the crumbled noodles. Open a can of Rotel and pour over the noodles, then add about 1/4 can of water. Cook in microwave on high for 6 minutes, then stir in margarine. The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, if you’re not vegan, you could use some cheese instead.
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November 21st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
nutritional yeast is not the same as brewer’s yeast. among other differences, brewer’s yeast is active, whereas nutritional yeast is deactivated and typically enhanced with vitamins.
November 23rd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
On the Nissin website, under the FAQ, this is posted:
Do you have any vegetarian products?
Our Top Ramen Oriental flavor contains no animal products.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:26 am
I just wanted to offer a tip to strict vegans/vegetarians regarding most ramen noodles- you might want to carefully open the package a bit and remove the flavor packet before crumbling/smashing the ramen noodles. If you don’t, the flavor packet can be punctured during the crumbling/smashing process which can leak meaty flavors into your vegetarian ramen noodle dish.