Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles, the perfect dish for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. This recipe features rich, customizable flavors that you can tweak to your liking. The thick sauce complements tender noodles beautifully, making it an ideal canvas for your favorite vegetables and proteins, such as tofu or mushrooms. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal that’s not only budget-friendly but also packed with nutrition. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or impressing guests, this flavorful ramen dish is sure to delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (approximately 140 g)
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5–7 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp corn starch
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (or liquid sweetener)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- Toppings: sliced extra firm tofu, vegetables, chopped scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Boil water in a pot and cook the ramen noodles for about 2-3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, sauté your chosen vegetables or protein until cooked through.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the sautéed ingredients and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the drained noodles to the pan and mix well to coat with sauce.
- Cook together for about 3 minutes until noodles absorb some sauce; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg