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Easy Saucy Vegan Ramen Noodles Recipe

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This Easy Saucy Vegan Ramen Noodles recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring half-cooked ramen noodles tossed in a luscious, thickened soy-based sauce with sautéed tofu or veggies, it delivers a satisfying plant-based option loaded with umami and subtle heat, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for a fresh finish.

Ingredients

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Noodles

  • 2 servings dry instant ramen noodle cakes (approx. 140g)

Main Ingredients

  • 10 oz extra firm tofu, mushrooms, or preferred veggies, sliced

Sauce

  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 5–7 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste/saltiness of broth)
  • 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
  • 2–3 tbsp corn starch
  • 1–3 tbsp maple syrup or sugar (adjust to desired sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (or other hot sauce, optional)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

Toppings

  • Chopped scallions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together (water or broth, soy sauces, cornstarch, sweetener, rice vinegar or lemon juice, ground pepper, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic) in a bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set the mixture aside.
  2. Half-Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the instant ramen noodles and boil them for 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions, so they remain very chewy. Drain the noodles immediately and set aside to prevent overcooking.
  3. Sauté: Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced tofu, mushrooms, or preferred vegetables and sauté until they are cooked to your desired tenderness and slightly browned.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Stir the reserved sauce mixture again and pour it into the pan with the sautéed ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to a glossy, thick consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine & Finish: Add the half-cooked noodles into the pan with the thickened sauce and sautéed veggies. Toss everything well to combine and cook for about 3 minutes, allowing the noodles to finish cooking and fully absorb the flavors of the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more soy sauce or sweetener as needed.
  6. Serve: Transfer the saucy ramen noodles to bowls and garnish generously with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Adjust soy sauce and sweetener amounts according to your taste preference and saltiness of the broth.
  • Use vegetable broth for added depth of flavor instead of water.
  • Optional chili garlic sauce can be omitted or adjusted based on heat tolerance.
  • Firm tofu works best for maintaining shape in sautéing; press tofu beforehand to remove excess water if desired.
  • This recipe can be easily customized with different vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or bok choy.
  • For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth.

Keywords: vegan ramen, easy ramen recipe, saucy noodles, tofu noodles, quick vegan dinner, Asian-inspired vegan meal, stovetop ramen

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