Description
Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles are a delightful and versatile dish that transforms simple instant noodles into a flavor-packed meal in just 25 minutes. This recipe features a rich, thick sauce that coats every strand of chewy noodle, offering a satisfying taste with each bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining friends, you can easily customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables, tofu, or mushrooms to make it your own. With the option to adjust the seasoning for sweetness, saltiness, and spiciness, this ramen recipe caters to all palates while being vegan-friendly. Enjoy this comforting bowl of goodness any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodles (about 140 g)
- 10 oz extra firm tofu or veggies/mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5–7 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)
- 2–3 tbsp corn starch
- 1–3 tbsp sugar or liquid sweetener
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- Chopped scallions (for topping)
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Boil water in a pot and cook the ramen noodles for about 2–3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and rinse.
- In a non-stick pan, sauté chosen veggies/tofu until cooked.
- Add the sauce to the pan and simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Mix in drained noodles and cook together for about 3 minutes until well combined.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg