Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles
A quick and flavorful ramen noodle dish with a thick, savory sauce. Customize with your favorite veggies or protein for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- For the Noodles:
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes about 140g total or any noodles of your choice
- For Sautéing:
- 10 oz extra firm tofu veggies, or mushrooms of your choice (sliced)
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5-7 tbsp soy sauce adjust 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 sweeteners (adjust to desired sweetness)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar white vinegar, or lemon juice (adjust 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)
- For Serving:
- Chopped scallions for topping
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Make Sauce: Mix water, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sweetener, vinegar, pepper, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
- Boil Noodles: Cook ramen noodles until just underdone, then drain.
- Sauté Veggies and Tofu: Sauté your veggies or tofu for 4-5 minutes.
- Make Sauce in Pan: Sauté garlic, then add sauce mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked noodles to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce, and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve hot!