A good stock, some straight to wok noodles and frozen veg. You will always have a good ramen ready to be whipped up in 5 minutes!

Yondu: The Plant-Based Umami Sauce You Need in Your Life

If you’re a fan of umami, you’ll want to check out Yondu. This plant-based sauce is made from fermented soybeans, and it’s packed with flavor. Here’s what you need to know about Yondu:

What is Yondu?

Yondu is a sauce that’s made from fermented soybeans, water, and salt. It’s a vegan and gluten-free alternative to traditional umami sauces like fish sauce and soy sauce.

What does Yondu taste like?

Yondu has a complex, savoury flavour that’s reminiscent of umami-rich foods like mushrooms and soy sauce. It’s salty, but not overwhelmingly so, and it has a subtle sweetness as well.

How do you use Yondu?

Yondu is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. You can add it to stir-fries, soups, stews, marinades, and more. It’s also great as a dipping sauce for veggies or as a seasoning for popcorn.

Why choose Yondu over other umami sauces?

There are a few reasons why you might choose Yondu over other umami sauces. First, it’s vegan and gluten-free, so it’s a great option for people with dietary restrictions. Second, it has a lower sodium content than many other umami sauces, so it’s a healthier option. And third, it has a more complex, nuanced flavour than many other umami sauces, so it can add depth to your dishes.

Ingredients

• 80 g broccoli
• 40 g sweetcorn
• 40 g edamame beans
• 1 nest rice noodles
• 1 carrot cut into small batons
• 500 ml boiling water
• 2 tsp Yondu No yondu? See notes.

Preparation

There is honestly not much to this at all! Go rake through your fridge and freezer and see what vegetables are lurking there. I love to use a variety of frozen vegetables such as edamame beans and sweetcorn. And of course broccoli! When creating this bowl, I also used a carrot from the fridge and cut up into thin batons.

As this is a quick cheat’s ramen, you’ll want to make sure you use a tasty and super punchy stock. This is where my love for Yondu comes in! Just a splash of their vegetable umami in some boiling water, you have an immensely flavoured broth, perfect for the quick ramen.

Preparation Tips

Cook all your frozen vegetables as per their packet times. For quickness, I tend to pop them in a mug, cover with water, and microwave for 3 minutes. This seems to work for all frozen vegetables.

Boil your kettle and then pour into your favourite ramen bowl. Stir through a couple of tea spoons of Yondu and then top with your vegetables.

Depending on the noodles you like to use, or have available, cook them accordingly, and add to your bowl. If you like a bit of spice, I would recommend adding a drizzle of Sriracha sauce!

No Yondu? No problem.

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