Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles
A quick and flavorful ramen noodle dish with a rich sauce that is easily customizable with your choice of vegetables or tofu.
Ingredients
Noodles and Tofu
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (or other noodles of choice, around 140 g total)
- 10 oz extra firm tofu
Sauce Ingredients
- 5-7 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)
- 2-3 tbsp corn starch
- 1-3 tbsp sugar (maple syrup or other liquid sweetener)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (white vinegar or lemon juice)
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
Vegetable Toppings
- Veggies or mushrooms of choice (sliced) e.g., bell peppers, carrots, spinach
- Chopped scallions (for topping)
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Adjust the measurements to taste. Set aside.
- Boil some water in a small pot over high heat. Once boiling, add the ramen or your chosen noodles.
- Half cook the noodles until they are still chewy, about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Cooking
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Sauté your chosen veggies, mushrooms, or tofu for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
- Give the sauce a good stir again to ensure nothing is stuck at the bottom, then pour it into the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until it starts to thicken. Stir continuously to prevent sticking.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the noodles to the pan and mix well to coat them in the sauce.
- Cook the noodles over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, allowing them to absorb some of the sauce.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed with more soy sauce, sweetener, or pepper.
Serving
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions, if desired. Enjoy immediately while it’s hot!
Notes
For added flavor, you can marinate the tofu in a little soy sauce before sautéing. Feel free to add other seasonings such as ginger or red pepper flakes for an extra kick. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a bit more corn starch mixed with cold water while cooking.