Description

Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles are a quick and satisfying vegan dish, coated in a flavorful sauce and customizable with your favorite protein and veggies. Ready in 20 minutes or less, it’s a perfect meal for a busy day.

Ingredients

2 servings dry instant ramen noodles (around 140g total)

10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice, sliced

For the Sauce:

1 cup water or vegetable broth

5–7 tbsp soy sauce (adjust according to taste)

1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)

2–3 tbsp corn starch

1–3 tbsp maple syrup, sugar, or other liquid sweetener (adjust to your preferred sweetness)

2 tbsp rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice (adjust for sourness)

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or other hot sauce (optional for spice)

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

For Serving:

Chopped scallions

Sesame seeds

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more soy sauce, sweetener, or vinegar if needed.
Boil water in a small pot. Add the ramen noodles and cook until slightly chewy, about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add oil, and sauté your choice of vegetables and tofu for a few minutes until cooked to your liking.
Pour the sauce into the pan with the cooked vegetables and tofu. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan and stir to coat evenly. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes or until the noodles absorb the sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Customize with your favorite protein like tempeh or tofu and add vegetables like bok choy, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
Adjust the chili garlic sauce to your spice preference or omit it for a milder dish.
Switch ramen noodles for udon, soba, or rice noodles if desired.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
Store leftover noodles and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat with a splash of water or vegetable broth to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1100mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 0mg