Cold Soy Ramen & Crispy Tofu

SERVES

4

DIFFICULTY

Medium

TIME

45 Minutes

Craving something refreshing, high protein, healthy and packed with flavour and nutrient that’s as little cooking as possible? Well look no further than my: Cold Soy Ramen and Crispy Air Fryer Tofu!

What none of you will have known, is I used to be lactose intolerant and grew up having a glass of warm soy milk before bed each night instead of the usual stuff! So I’ve grown up with it my whole life and it has a special place.

This particular cold soup, has FIVE different soy products in it: tofu, soy sauce, soy milk, miso and soy sauce. I love a cold soup because you can taste the flavours more than when it’s hot in my opinion!

Vinnie Cesnik

By guest chefsMains

SERVINGS

4

2

Blocks of extra firm tofu

1

Tbsp paprika

1

Tbsp cornflour

1

Tbsp salt

1

Tbsp white pepper

1

Tbsp garlic powder

1

Tbsp sesame oil

1

tsp MSG

500

ml unsweetened soy milk

1

Lemon, juiced

1

tsp chicken or vegetable stock

4

Oyster mushrooms

2

Tbsp soy sauce

120

g

Cooked and shelled edamame beans

Cooked and cooled noodles of your choice

Desired amount of kimchi

Handful of finely sliced spring onions

Desired amount of pickled ginger

Chilli oil of your choice

Method

Coat tofu in cornflour and air fry for 15 mins 200 degrees

Halve and criss cross oyster mushrooms, cook each side until brown then add soy sauce and turn off heat once done

Make cold miso soy soup, add miso, soy milk, stock/powder, lemon juice, ice cubes and a pinch of salt (and optional chilli) in a blender

Blend until completely combined and taste for further seasonings!

Serve together with all toppings, cooked and cooled noodles of your choice, desired amount of kimchi, handful of finely sliced spring onions, desired amount of pickled ginger and chilli oil of your choice

MORE ABOUT THE CHEF

Vinnie Cesnik

Vinnie Cesnik is a dynamic London-based food content creator celebrated for his vibrant, high-protein recipes that nourish both body and mind. Drawing from his Australian and Slovenian heritage, Vinnie infuses his cooking with a global flair, crafting accessible meals perfect for runners and fitness enthusiasts alike. His engaging personality and sharp sense of humour have earned him an impressive and ever growing social media presence where he inspires others to create unique, protein-packed dishes. Vinnie’s ethos centres on the idea that healthy eating should be both enjoyable and achievable. Specialising in high-protein meals that support running an active lifestyle and its recovery, he caters to a diverse audience, from dedicated athletes to casual home cooks.