Description
A quick and easy saucy ramen noodle recipe with customizable toppings, rich, savory sauce, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (or other noodles of choice, around 140 g total)
- 10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice (sliced)
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5–7 tbsp soy sauce (adjust according to desired taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)
- 2–3 tbsp corn starch
- 1–3 tbsp sugar, maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener (adjust according to desired sweetness)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice (adjust according to desired sourness)
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or other hot sauce (optional for spice)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Chopped scallions for topping
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Adjust the measurements of soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, and spice to match your desired taste. Set the sauce aside. If using a lot of veggies and more noodles, double the sauce recipe to keep the noodles saucy.
- Cook the noodles: Boil some water in a small pot over high heat. Add the ramen or noodles of choice. Cook the noodles until they are chewy and still have a bite in the middle, about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain the water and set the noodles aside. You can run them under cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch if desired.
- Sauté the veggies/tofu: While the noodles are cooking, heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Sauté the vegetables, mushrooms, or tofu for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
- Combine the sauce and noodles: Give the sauce a quick stir to make sure the starch isn’t sticking to the bottom. Pour the sauce into the pan with the veggies/tofu and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken from the starch. Stir the sauce frequently to prevent sticking. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the cooked noodles to the pan and mix well to coat them in the sauce.
- Finish cooking: Cook the noodles over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, allowing them to absorb the sauce and for the sauce to thicken further. Taste the noodles and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce, sweetener, or pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, add more corn starch as needed.
- Double the sauce recipe if using more noodles and veggies.
- Adjust soy sauce, sweetener, and vinegar based on personal taste preference.
- Add or substitute other vegetables and proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
