Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (about 140g total)

→ Stir-Fry Components

02 - 10 ounces extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms of choice

→ Sauce

03 - 1 cup water or vegetable broth
04 - 5-7 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1½ teaspoons dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
06 - 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
07 - 1-3 tablespoons sugar, maple syrup, or liquid sweetener
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
10 - ½ tablespoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Garnish

13 - Chopped scallions
14 - Sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - Mix all sauce ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside
02 - Boil noodles until slightly undercooked (2-3 minutes less than package instructions). Drain and optionally rinse with cold water
03 - Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté your choice of veggies, mushrooms, or tofu until cooked to preference
04 - Pour sauce into pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken
05 - Add noodles to the pan and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until sauce is thick and noodles are well-coated
06 - Adjust seasonings if needed. Top with sesame seeds and scallions before serving

# Notes:

01 - Double the sauce recipe if using more vegetables or noodles
02 - If using vegetable broth, start with less soy sauce as broth may be salty