Ingredients
- 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (or other noodles of choice, about 140g total)
- 10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice, sliced
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 5–7 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 2–3 tbsp cornstarch (see notes)
- 1–3 tbsp sugar, maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tbsp chili garlic sauce or other hot sauce (optional for spice)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated. Adjust seasoning to your preferred sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spice level. Set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil water in a small pot over high heat. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions to keep them chewy. Drain and set aside (optional: rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch).
- Sauté the Veggies/Tofu: While the noodles cook, heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Sauté your choice of veggies, mushrooms, or tofu for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir the sauce well and pour it into the pan with the sautéed ingredients. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens from the cornstarch.
- Combine: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce. Continue to cook for 3 minutes over medium-high heat until the noodles absorb the sauce.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the noodles and adjust the seasoning with soy sauce, sweetener, and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by varying the amount of cornstarch.
- For added flavor, you can add a dash of sesame oil or toasted sesame seeds to the sauce.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, add a spoonful of peanut butter or miso paste to the sauce.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili garlic sauce or add chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Asian-Inspired, Quick Meals
- Method: Stir-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
