Description
A quick and flavorful Saucy Ramen Noodles recipe featuring sautéed tofu and vegetables coated in a savory, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this dish combines chewy noodles with a rich sauce that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodles (about 140g)
Protein and Vegetables
- 10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms (sliced)
Sauce
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5-7 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 2-3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1-3 tbsp sugar, maple syrup, or other sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (optional, for spice)
Other
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together water or vegetable broth, soy sauce, dark soy sauce if using, cornstarch, sweetener, vinegar or lemon juice, ground pepper, and chili garlic sauce if desired. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the instant ramen noodles, and cook halfway according to package instructions (about 2 minutes). Drain the noodles and set aside to prevent overcooking later.
- Sauté the Tofu and Veggies: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic if using and sauté briefly until fragrant. Add the sliced tofu and vegetables or mushrooms and cook until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles in Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the tofu and veggies. Add the partially cooked noodles and stir well to fully coat them with the sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the noodles.
- Serve: Transfer the saucy noodles to serving bowls. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness and soy sauce levels to suit your taste preferences.
- For a spicier dish, increase the chili garlic sauce or add chili flakes.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful sauce.
- Feel free to swap tofu with sliced mushrooms or your favorite vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles.
