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Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles Recipe

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This Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles recipe features tender instant ramen noodles coated in a thick, flavorful, and versatile sauce. Perfect as a quick and satisfying meal, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables, tofu, or mushrooms. The sauce balances sweet, salty, sour, and spicy notes, making it great on its own or as a stir-fry sauce.

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

  • 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 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)

For Serving

  • Chopped scallions for topping
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients together until well incorporated, adjusting sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spice to your preference. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Boil water in a small pot over high heat. Add ramen or your chosen noodles and cook until just underdone—about 2-3 minutes less than package instructions so they retain a chewy bite. Drain and optionally rinse with cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables/Tofu: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sauté your choice of tofu, vegetables, or mushrooms for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Stir the sauce to ensure no starch settles at the bottom, then pour it into the pan with the sautéed ingredients. Let it simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.
  5. Add and Coat the Noodles: Add the cooked noodles into the pan and stir well to coat them evenly with the sauce.
  6. Finish Cooking: Cook the noodles over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, allowing them to absorb the sauce as it thickens further. Adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, sweetener, or pepper as needed.
  7. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust sauce quantities if using more noodles or vegetables to ensure adequate coverage and flavor.
  • If you prefer less spicy, omit or reduce chili garlic sauce.
  • Rinsing noodles with cold water after boiling helps prevent overcooking and stickiness.
  • You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • Optional garlic adds a deeper aroma but can be omitted if preferred.

Keywords: ramen noodles, saucy noodles, easy ramen recipe, tofu noodles, stir fry sauce, quick Asian noodles

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