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Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles

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A quick and flavorful bowl of ramen that’s perfect for comforting meals, packed with protein and customizable with your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (around 140 g total)
  • 10 oz extra firm tofu
  • Veggies or mushrooms of choice (sliced)
  • 1 cup water (or vegetable broth)
  • 5–7 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
  • 2–3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1–3 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
  • Chopped scallions (for topping)
  • Sesame seeds (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice your veggies and tofu into bite-sized pieces, and have everything ready to go.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook your ramen noodles according to package directions (usually around 3-4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Tofu: In a large pan or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and let it sizzle away for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  4. Add in Garlic and Veggies: Once your tofu is golden, add the minced garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds, then toss in your sliced veggies and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ground pepper, and chili garlic sauce together. Pour into the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Thicken It Up: Mix the cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry. Pour into the pan while stirring and cook for another minute or two.
  7. Combine It All: Gently fold in the cooked noodles, adding reserved noodle cooking water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Scoop ramen into bowls and sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile; feel free to add any proteins or additional veggies of your choice. Adjust the sweetness and saltiness according to your preference.

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Keywords: ramen, quick meal, comfort food, vegetarian ramen, easy recipe, tofu ramen

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