Description
Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles are the perfect quick meal that combines a rich, flavorful sauce with your choice of noodles and customizable vegetables. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; you can easily adjust the sauce’s sweetness, spice level, and add your favorite proteins or veggies. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or an experienced cook, this easy ramen recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds.
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
- 2–3 tbsp corn starch
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- Sesame oil, minced garlic, scallions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Boil water in a pot and cook ramen according to package instructions, reducing cooking time by a few minutes.
- Drain noodles; sauté chosen veggies or tofu in a frying pan with oil until cooked.
- Add the sauce to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in noodles until well coated with sauce; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg