Enjoy a burst of flavor with the Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles recipe, where chewy noodles meet a rich and savory sauce. This dish promises a delightful texture and satisfying taste, perfect for a quick and delicious meal anytime.
Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles
THE SAUCY RAMEN NOODLES ARE:
- Coated in a thick & tasty sauce.
- Easy to make with just a few basic ingredients in 20 minutes or less.
- Versatile, allowing the addition of various vegetables and proteins.
PREPARING AND COOKING THE NOODLES
- Tips for chewy noodles:
- Undercook your noodles by about 2 minutes less than the package instructions for a good bite.
- You can add them directly to the sauce from cooking; this way, they can absorb the flavors better.
- Ensure the sauce is ready in the pan before cooking the noodles if you want to add them directly.
TYPE OF NOODLES
- The preference is instant ramen noodles from the brand Koka, which can be cooked until half-done and still very chewy.
- If a gluten-free alternative is needed, brown rice ramen noodles are recommended.
THE SAUCE
- Ingredients for the sauce:
- Room temperature water or vegetable broth.
- Soy sauce (adjust according to taste).
- Dark soy sauce (optional for color).
- Corn starch.
- Maple syrup, sugar, or other liquid sweeteners (adjust to desired sweetness).
- Rice vinegar or lemon juice (adjust according to desired sourness).
- Ground pepper.
- Chili garlic sauce or other hot sauce (optional for spice).
- Sesame oil.
- Minced garlic (optional).
TOFU AND MUSHROOMS
Sautéed oyster mushrooms and diced extra firm tofu or any veggies of your choice.
COOKING THE SAUCE AND NOODLES TOGETHER
- Heat a large non-stick pan and sauté tofu and mushrooms in oil.
- Pour in the sauce and let it simmer over medium heat until it starts to thicken from the starch.
- Add half-cooked noodles to the sauce and mix well.
- Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles evenly.
TO FINISH
- Top the noodles with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
- You can enjoy the noodles plain or with added tofu, mushrooms, or other veggies.
ENJOY
- Slurp away on these satisfying and easy-to-make saucy noodles!
Note: You may want to double the sauce recipe if you are planning to use more veggies or other additions.
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