Ramen with Fennel Broth, Oolong Tea Smoked Tofu and Grilled Maitake Mushrooms

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Ramen with Fennel Broth, Oolong Tea Smoked Tofu and Grilled Maitake Mushrooms

The fennel broth is made with the leftover trimmings and fronds from the fennel and adds a subtle flavor to the bowl -- it's vaguely anise flavored, without tasting like you're biting into a giant chunk of licorice. Paired with the aromatic oolong tea-smoked tofu (hiding underneath the noodles) and the incredibly smokey grilled maitake mushrooms (marinated with tamari, olive oil and pepper), there was quite the party going on in the bowl. ;)

Tags: ramen, tofu, carrots, fennel, oolong tea, maitake, mushrooms, vegan, food, dinner, tofu666