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    The Best Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen (Jinya Copycat Recipe)

    Published: Dec 31, 2022 · Modified: Mar 13, 2023 by Nicolette · This post may contain affiliate links. By browsing this website, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use.

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    This Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen recipe is inspired by the delicious ramen at Jinya Ramen Bar. It’s creamy, savory, rich and topped with silken tofu, spinach, green onion, sesame seeds, chili oil, and garlic oil. This ramen is honestly addicting! Best of all, it’s ready in 30 minutes and can be made in the Instant Pot.

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    Note: This recipe was updated on December 31, 2022 to include better recipe images. The popular recipe remains the exact same.

    Bowl of ramen with plaid napkin and chopsticks.

    This recipe is inspired by Jinya Ramen Bar’s Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen. The first time I had Jinya’s ramen was at their Vancouver, BC location and I was blown away! It was so incredibly delicious I genuinely could not stop eating! Plus it was raining out, making it all the more cozy. No other ramen I have ever had has come close to their vegan ramen. It’s that good.

    I must say though…this one’s pretty dang close to the Jinya ramen and I am VERY PLEASED. I don’t live close to another Jinya location at all and I was genuinely dying for some good copycat Jinya ramen in my life! If you love Jinya’s ramen, you will love this recipe. Promise!

    What You’ll Need

    Ingredients for ramen broth.
    Ingredients for ramen toppings.

    Jinya shares on their website that their secret to a creamy vegan ramen is sesame paste. Now, I don’t have sesame paste in my pantry and I didn’t want to hunt it down just for this recipe so I decided to use tahini instead. Tahini is also made from sesame, it’s just as creamy, but it is a bit lighter and milder in flavor! So, to help compensate for the milder flavor, I added in some miso paste to give it depth. And whoa, it worked! The broth of this ramen is probably as close as I’m going to get to Jinya ramen and it certainly helps satisfy the craving!

    How to Make Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen

    Step by step how to make ramen on the stovetop.

    Although this recipe is super easy, I do recommend taking the extra step to cook the noodles separately. I know a lot of ramen recipes call for cooking the noodles in the broth, but I find it makes the broth too starchy. It’s worth the extra five minutes to cook them separately!

    If you’re using the Instant Pot, boil the noodles using the sauté function before making the broth. Once the noodles are cooked, rinse them with cool water to prevent them from sticking together and set aside with the rest of your toppings.

    If you’re using the stovetop, cook the noodles separately in a small pot once the broth has about 5 minutes left of simmer time.

    Stir in fresh spinach on ramen.

    Once your broth has cooked, add in your spinach until bright green and slightly wilted. Don’t add it in too early or the greens will get too soft!

    Ladle the broth into large bowls and then add in the noodles and all of your toppings! It’s fun to add all of the ramen toppings to little bowls and let your family or dinner guests add on their own toppings! A true ramen bar.

    Bowl of ramen.

    Note: You may notice that I chose not to make the broth actually spicy, but instead added chili oil on the top! This is so that people can add the amount of heat they prefer and it can be completely mild for kids if need be! If you do like spice, I recommend this Vegan Chili Oil Sauce. It has simple ingredients, no fish sauce, and is very versatile. I personally like to add quite a bit to my ramen!

    Closeup of cooked ramen noodles.
    Bowl of ramen with plaid napkin and chopsticks.

    Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen Recipe (Jinya Copycat)

    Easy 30 minute Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen recipe that's savory, rich, creamy and so satisfying! Topped with tofu, spinach, green onion, sesame seeds and a generous splash of chili oil. This Jinya Ramen bar inspired ramen is addicting!
    4.97 from 31 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2 large servings
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    What You’ll Need

    • 6 Qt. Instant Pot
    • Fine Mesh Sieve
    • 4 Qt. Pot

    Ingredients

    Ramen

    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup tahini - smooth and runny
    • 2 tablespoons miso paste - I prefer white miso paste, but red miso paste works too
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 yellow onion - diced
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2-3 cups spinach - substitute kale if desired
    • 2 bricks ramen noodles -

    Toppings

    • silken tofu - cubed
    • green onion - to taste
    • crispy onion strings
    • sesame seeds
    • chili oil - to taste
    • garlic oil
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    Instructions

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • Turn on sauté function and add 3-4 cups of water. Once water is simmering, add in 2 bricks of ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions.
    • Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside.
    • Again, using sauté function, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté onion and garlic. Stir frequently to prevent burning the garlic.
    • Once the onion is translucent and fragrant, add in 1 cup of the vegetable broth, ¼ cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons miso paste, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.  Stir until tahini and miso paste have completely dissolved and are well incorporated with broth. This will help prevent the tahini and miso paste from sticking to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
    • Next add in remaining 3 cups broth. Stir well and add the lid. Make sure the valve is set to seal.
    • Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. Release pressure immediately once cooked.
    • Stir in 2-3 cups spinach and the cooked noodles to warm though. Alternatively, you can add the spinach raw as a topping.
    • Ladle the ramen into serving bowls and top with desired toppings and chili oil to taste!
    • Enjoy.

    Stovetop Instructions

    • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat (I used a 5 qt). Sauté onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent burning the garlic.
    • Next, add in 1 cup of the vegetable broth, ¼ cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons miso paste, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.  Stir until tahini and miso paste have completely dissolved and are well incorporated with broth. This will help prevent the tahini and miso paste from sticking to the bottom of the pot while simmering.
    • Once incorporated, add in remaining 3 cups vegetable broth. Stir well and add the lid. Allow broth to gently simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring it half way through to be sure miso paste isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pot.
    • When the broth has 5-10 minutes left to simmer, cook your ramen noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot.
    • After 20 minutes, stir in 2-3 cups spinach and the cooked noodles to warm though. Alternatively, add spinach raw to the top of ramen bowl.
    • Ladle the ramen into serving bowls and top with desired toppings and chili oil to taste!
    • Enjoy.

    Recipe Notes

    • The broth of this ramen is not actually spicy. I chose to add the chili oil to the top so everyone can spice their ramen to their own liking.
    • What is silken tofu? Silken tofu is a very soft tofu that has a very high water content. It’s great for soups and ramens! I generally buy this one.
    • Where do I buy chili oil/chili sauce? Your local super market should have some, but if not, I like this one and it is available on Amazon.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 2575mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3814IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3mg

    Disclaimer: The Nutritional Information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Author: Nicolette Wax

    Note: This recipe was updated on December 31, 2022 to include better recipe images. The popular recipe remains the exact same.

    Photography by: Stacey Gaar

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    Comments

    1. Neeta

      March 30, 2023 at 11:02 am

      What can we sub the miso with?

      Reply
    2. Michele

      March 21, 2023 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      This tasted just like Jinya’s. It was so good and so easy to make the broth. Thank you! I’ve moved far from the restaurant and always think about it and now I can have it when ever I want.

      Reply
    3. Bee

      March 11, 2023 at 4:40 pm

      This is so exciting, gonna try it this weekend!

      If you ever make their ‘ Tsunami White Pearl ‘ ramen 🍜 that would be a literal dream come true!

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Charmi Patel

      January 16, 2023 at 6:41 am

      4 stars
      Hello, I hope you are doing well! I have been trying to click on the Amazon links, but they haven’t been working. I am dying to make this, it looks so yummy!

      Reply
    5. Sejal

      January 15, 2023 at 4:14 pm

      Where do I buy the spicy sauce?

      Reply
      • Nicolette

        January 15, 2023 at 4:23 pm

        I linked the one I purchased in the recipe card – I got it at Whole Foods but it is for sale on Amazon too. It’s expensive, but it lasts FOREVER.

        Reply
    6. Rayna

      January 01, 2023 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      SO delicious! I love the creamy vegan ramen at Jinya and am super happy you created this recipe to copycat it! YUM! I added a big scoop of peanut butter in my broth but otherwise followed everything to the letter. Super tasty! Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
      • Nicolette

        January 15, 2023 at 4:25 pm

        I am so happy to hear this!! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    7. Anna

      December 14, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      This was incredibly delicious. I made a few additions to make it my own but the base broth recipe was heaven. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nicolette

        December 15, 2022 at 12:50 pm

        Ah, I am so glad you thought so. This is seriously one of my favorite ramens!!

        Reply
    8. Stephanie

      November 19, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      Wow I am SO happy I came across this recipe on Pinterest because I also LOVE the vegan ramen at Jinya and am dying to make it at home! Will definitely be making this recipe ASAP!

      Reply
      • Nicolette

        November 19, 2022 at 10:42 pm

        Ahh, I am so glad Stephanie! Definitely let me know what you think.

        Reply
    9. Ls

      August 06, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      What brand of brick ramen do you recommend?

      Reply
      • AG

        August 29, 2022 at 2:10 pm

        Great question I’m curious as well

        Reply
        • Nicolette

          August 29, 2022 at 2:13 pm

          I use Lotus Foods ramen noodles 🙂

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