Description
Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles are a quick and delicious dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in just 25 minutes. This customizable recipe features a thick, savory sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil that perfectly coats your noodles. You can easily adapt the dish by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli, proteins like tofu or chicken, or even spicy elements for an added kick. Whether you’re whipping up a weeknight dinner or treating yourself to a cozy meal, this recipe will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (or other noodles)
- 10 oz extra firm tofu or veggies/mushrooms
- 1 cup water (or vegetable broth)
- 5–7 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients until well combined and set aside.
- Boil water in a pot, add noodles, and cook until chewy (2-3 minutes less than package instructions).
- While noodles cook, sauté veggies and tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked.
- Add the sauce to the pan with the sautéed ingredients and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain noodles and mix them into the pan with the sauce until well-coated; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg