Description
Homemade saucy ramen noodles blend Korean and Japanese culinary traditions with rich umami flavors. Spicy, savory sauce and tender noodles create a quick meal you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (60 mL) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for vegetarian option)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ginger, minced (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 egg (optional, for added protein)
- Sesame seeds
- Additional green onions
Instructions
- Boiling Preparation: Activate a large pot, filling it with water and escalating the temperature until a vigorous, turbulent boil emerges.
- Noodle Immersion: Submerge ramen noodles into the roiling water, allowing them to transform into a tender, easily separable texture within 2-3 minutes of culinary evolution.
- Drainage Technique: Execute a precise transfer of noodles into a colander, permitting complete water evacuation while maintaining the noodles’ structural integrity.
- Sauce Integration: Relocate the pristine noodles to a spacious bowl, creating an ideal environment for seamless sauce incorporation and flavor infusion.
- Final Assembly: Utilize a fork to gently disentangle the noodles, ensuring each strand remains independent and primed for the ultimate sauce coating, transforming the dish into a harmonious culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking: Watch noodles closely during boiling to maintain perfect al dente texture, removing them immediately after 2-3 minutes to avoid mushy consistency.
- Drain Strategically: Shake colander gently to remove excess water without breaking delicate noodles, ensuring sauce will cling effectively to the strands.
- Separate Smoothly: Use a fork or chopsticks to gently untangle noodles while they’re still warm, preventing them from sticking together and creating a clumpy final dish.
- Sauce Temperature Control: Add sauce to warm (not hot) noodles to prevent rapid cooling and ensure even coating, allowing flavors to meld seamlessly without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg