Savory Ramen Noodle Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Noodles
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2 packages instant ramen noodle blocks (roughly 140g in total)
→ For Sautéing
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10 oz firm tofu, vegetables, or your favorite mushrooms, cut into pieces
→ Sauce
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1 cup veggie broth or plain water
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5-7 tbsp soy sauce
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1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (just for deeper color if you want)
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2-3 tbsp cornstarch
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1-3 tbsp sugar, maple syrup, or any sweet liquid you like
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2 tbsp rice vinegar, white vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
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1/4 tsp ground pepper
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1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (skip if you don't want heat)
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (if you want)
→ For Serving
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Green onions, sliced up
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Sprinkle of sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Grab a bowl and stir together all your sauce stuff. That's your broth or water, both soy sauces, cornstarch, sweetener, vinegar, pepper, chili sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Give it a taste and tweak it how you want, then put it aside.
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Get some water bubbling and drop in your noodles. Cook them until they're still pretty firm, about 2-3 minutes less than what the package says. Drain them and maybe run cold water over them if you don't want them cooking more.
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Put a bit of oil in a pan on medium-high. Throw in whatever you picked - tofu, veggies, or mushrooms - and cook until they look good to you.
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Give your sauce another good mix, then pour it right into the pan with your cooked stuff. Let it bubble gently for 2-3 minutes while you keep stirring. It'll start getting thicker.
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Toss your noodles into the pan and mix everything up so the noodles get all coated. Keep cooking on medium-high for about 3 minutes. The noodles will soak up some sauce and everything will get nice and thick.
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Have a quick taste and add anything else you think it needs. Throw some sesame seeds and green onions on top before you dig in. It's best when it's fresh and hot.
# Notes:
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Make twice as much sauce if you're loading up on veggies or tofu for extra flavor.
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When using veggie broth, you might want less soy sauce so it's not too salty.