Description
Saucy ramen noodles bring comfort and excitement to your dinner table, offering a quick culinary adventure. Slurp-worthy strands bathed in rich, umami-packed sauce will satisfy your hunger and transport taste buds to flavor paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (about 140 grams / 4.9 ounces)
Protein and Vegetables:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice
Sauce:
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5–7 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 2–3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1–3 tablespoons sugar, maple syrup, or liquid sweetener
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Set mixture aside for later use.
- Submerge noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking them slightly less than package recommendations (approximately 2-3 minutes shorter). Drain thoroughly and optionally rinse under cold water to halt cooking process.
- Select a large skillet and warm oil over medium-high temperature. Introduce chosen vegetables, mushrooms, or protein, sautéing until they reach desired tenderness and develop light caramelization.
- Stream prepared sauce into skillet, allowing mixture to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes while continuously stirring. Watch as sauce gradually thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
- Incorporate partially cooked noodles directly into skillet, tossing vigorously to ensure complete sauce coverage. Continue stir-frying for approximately 3 minutes, allowing noodles to absorb flavors and reach perfect texture.
- Perform final seasoning adjustments if necessary. Garnish with sprinkled sesame seeds and freshly chopped scallions immediately before serving, adding visual appeal and complementary textures.
Notes
- Choose instant or fresh ramen noodles for best texture, avoiding mushy results by slightly undercooking them.
- Customize protein options like chicken, shrimp, or tofu to match dietary preferences or protein needs.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cornstarch amount or simmering time for desired consistency.
- Try vegetable combinations like bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach for added nutrition and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg