Saucy Ramen Noodles (Printable Version)
Rich, flavorful ramen packed with tofu and veggies. Easy, comforting, and on the table in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
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140 g dry ramen blocks or any noodles you like
→ For Sautéing
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280 g (about 10 oz) extra firm tofu or use mushrooms or a mix of veggies, sliced how you want
→ Sauce
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240 ml veggie broth or plain water
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5–7 tablespoons soy sauce, tweak for how salty you like it
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1.5 teaspoons dark soy sauce if you want a deeper color (optional)
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2–3 tablespoons corn starch
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1–3 tablespoons sugar, maple syrup, or any liquid sweet you dig—add til you're happy with the taste
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice, however tangy you like
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or hot sauce if you want some kick (totally optional)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, chopped small (optional)
→ For Serving
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onion
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Taste it first, then tweak the flavor with more soy sauce, pepper, or syrup. Dish it up while it's hot and toss over scallions and sesame seeds.
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Toss the cooked noodles right into the saucy pan. Mix it up so everything's coated and cook for another couple minutes, letting the noodles soak in all the sauce goodness.
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Give the sauce a stir so the starch doesn't sit at the bottom. Pour the whole thing into your pan with tofu or veggies. Stir non-stop on medium until it thickens—2 to 3 minutes usually does it.
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Get your nonstick pan hot on medium-high. If you want, throw in a splash of oil. Sauté the tofu, veggies, or mushrooms until they're golden and cooked the way you like.
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Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Toss in your noodles and cook them a little less than the package says—about 2–3 minutes less is good. Drain and run them under cold water if you don't want them cooking more. Put aside.
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Grab a bowl and mix together the water or broth, both soy sauces, corn starch, sweetener, vinegar or lemon juice, black pepper, chili sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Taste it and tweak with more of what you want. Stir til smooth and set aside.
# Additional Notes:
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Double up the sauce if you're using extra veggies or want everything super coated. If your broth's salty, back off the soy sauce a bit.
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Mix corn starch with water first so you don’t end up with a lumpy sauce.