Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Noodles

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

→ For Sautéing

02 - 10 oz extra firm tofu, veggies, or mushrooms, sliced

→ Sauce

03 - 1 cup water or vegetable broth
04 - 5-7 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)
06 - 2-3 tbsp corn starch
07 - 1-3 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
08 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
09 - 1/4 tsp ground pepper
10 - 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

→ For Serving

13 - Chopped scallions
14 - Sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - Mix all sauce ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
02 - Boil noodles until slightly undercooked (2-3 minutes less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Sauté veggies, mushrooms, or tofu until cooked.
04 - Add sauce to pan, simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
05 - Add noodles to sauce, cook 3 minutes until sauce is absorbed. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

# Notes:

01 - Can double sauce recipe if using more vegetables
02 - Adjust soy sauce if using vegetable broth
03 - Start with less corn starch and adjust as needed