Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles (Print Version)

Quick noodles with thick, flavorful sauce that you can customize with your favorite veggies, tofu, or mushrooms.

# Ingredients:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes or other noodles of choice (around 140 g total)

→ For Sautéing

02 - 10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice, sliced

→ Sauce

03 - 1 cup water or vegetable broth
04 - 5-7 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for colour)
06 - 2-3 tbsp corn starch
07 - 1-3 tbsp sugar, maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener
08 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice
09 - 1/4 tsp ground pepper
10 - 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or other hot sauce (optional for spice)
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

→ For Serving

13 - Chopped scallions for topping
14 - Sesame seeds for topping

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Mix all the sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Adjust sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spice levels to taste. Set aside, ensuring no starch settles at the bottom.
02 - Boil water in a small pot over high heat. Add the ramen noodles and cook until still very chewy, about 2-3 minutes less than package instructions.
03 - Drain the noodles and optionally rinse with cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside.
04 - Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sauté the veggies, mushrooms, or tofu until cooked to desired tenderness.
05 - Give the sauce a good mix, then pour into the pan with the sautéed ingredients. Simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.
06 - Add the partially cooked noodles to the pan and mix well to coat with sauce. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until the noodles absorb some sauce and the sauce thickens further.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, sweetener, or pepper if needed.
08 - Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Notes:

01 - If using more vegetables or ingredients, consider doubling the sauce recipe.
02 - When using vegetable broth, start with less soy sauce as some broths can be salty.
03 - Cornstarch thickens the sauce to better coat the noodles. Start with 2 tbsp and adjust as needed.
04 - If adding cornstarch later, dilute 1 tbsp cornstarch in 1 tbsp water before incorporating.

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