Saucy Ramen Noodles (Printable Version)

Chewy ramen noodles coated in a rich, customizable sauce with your choice of tofu, vegetables, 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:

01 - Mix all the sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Adjust measurements depending on your desired sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spice level. Set aside. If using more vegetables and noodles, consider doubling the sauce recipe.
02 - Boil water in a small pot over high heat. Once boiling, add the ramen or noodles of choice. Cook until still very chewy, about 2-3 minutes less than package instructions to prevent overcooking later.
03 - Drain the noodles and set aside. Optionally, rinse with cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
04 - While the noodles are cooking, heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sauté the veggies, mushrooms, or tofu for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
05 - Give the sauce a good mix to ensure no starch is stuck at the bottom. Pour sauce into the pan with the sautéed ingredients. Simmer for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, continuously stirring until the sauce begins to thicken.
06 - Add the 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 the noodles and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, sweetener, or pepper if needed.
08 - Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - The sauce color may appear more red if using hot sauce.
02 - For a thicker sauce, use more cornstarch; for a thinner sauce, use less.

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