Description
Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles are your go-to solution for a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This delightful dish features instant noodles coated in a thick, savory sauce that you can customize with your favorite vegetables and proteins like tofu or mushrooms. Ready in just 25 minutes, these noodles are not only delicious but also versatile enough to fit any palate. Whether served as a comforting main course or as a side dish, Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles deliver on flavor and convenience every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (or other noodles of choice)
- 1 cup water (or vegetable broth)
- 5–7 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp corn starch
- 1–3 tbsp sugar (or 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)
Instructions
- To prepare the sauce, mix all ingredients together and set aside.
- Boil water in a large pot, add the noodles, and cook until just chewy (about 2-3 minutes less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.
- In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté sliced vegetables or tofu until cooked.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the sautéed ingredients and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and mix well until evenly coated with sauce.
- Cook for another 3 minutes until the noodles absorb some sauce.
- Serve 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 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg