Description
These Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles are a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. The combination of chewy noodles, savory sauce, and sautéed veggies or tofu creates a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes or other noodles of choice (around 140 g total)
For Sautéing
- 10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice, sliced
Sauce (see notes)
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5-7 tbsp soy sauce, adjust according to desired taste
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce, optional for color
- 2-3 tbsp cornstarch
- 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)
For Serving
- Chopped scallions for topping
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Mix all the sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Adjust measurements for taste. Set aside.
- Boil water and cook noodles until chewy. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté veggies or tofu in a pan.
- Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Add noodles and cook until sauce thickens.
- Season to taste and garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using more veggies, double the sauce recipe.
- Adjust soy sauce if using vegetable broth.
- Start with 2 tbsp cornstarch for the sauce, adjust as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 3479mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 143g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
