These easy saucy ramen noodles are coated in a rich, savory sauce that tastes absolutely delicious. Made with simple ingredients, they're ready in about 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal on busy days.
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I'm back with yet another easy noodle recipe! I make these saucy ramen noodles quite often because they're cozy and packed with flavor. A fried egg on top makes them even more satisfying!
If you love noodles, you might also like my 15-Minute Tuna Noodles and 10-Minute Creamy Buldak Ramen.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quick and easy: Comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy days.
Simple ingredients: Made with a few easy-to-find ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.
Tasty sauce: The noodles are coated in a thick, glossy sauce that's tasty enough to enjoy every last bite.
Easy to customize: Adjust the seasoning to your liking or add your favorite vegetables and protein.
Ingredients You'll Need
Here are a few important notes about the ingredients. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Ramen noodles: Any instant ramen noodles will do. You won't need the seasoning packets, as the homemade sauce provides enough flavor.
- Oil: Feel free to use your choice of cooking oil. You can use olive oil too.
- Green onion: You will need both the white and green parts. The white part is for sautéing, and the green part is for garnish.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds a nice savory flavor to the sauce.
- Chili flakes: Add a mild kick of heat. Adjust the amount to your taste.
- Chicken broth: I used chicken broth, but vegetable broth works just as well.
- Soy sauce: A combination of dark and light soy sauce provides a deeper color and a rich, savory flavor.
- Rice vinegar: Adds a little tanginess to the sauce.
- Brown sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the overall flavor.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce and gives it a glossy consistency.
- Sesame seeds: Toasted sesame seeds add a little crunch and nutty flavor.
Instructions
1. Prepare the sauce mixture: In a bowl, combine the broth, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Mix well and set aside.
2. Prepare the cornstarch slurry: In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
3. Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped white part of the green onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Add the chili flakes and stir briefly.
4. Add the sauce mixture: Pour the prepared broth mixture into the pan and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry again and gradually pour it into the pan while stirring. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy. Turn off the heat and set aside while you cook the noodles.
6. Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook until just tender. Drain well.
7. Add the noodles: Add the drained noodles to the prepared sauce. Turn the heat back on, toss, and cook for another minute to let the noodles absorb the sauce.
8. Garnish and serve: Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and the chopped green parts of the green onion. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
- Cooking the noodles: Cook the noodles just until tender, as they'll cook a little more when tossed in the hot sauce. This helps prevent them from becoming too soft or mushy.
- Salt: No additional salt is needed because the broth and soy sauce provide sufficient seasoning.
- Sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a little broth or water to thin it out. If it's too thin, mix a little cornstarch with water and add it gradually until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add-ins: You can customize these noodles with vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, or mushrooms. Add them after sautéing the aromatics and cook until tender-crisp before adding the sauce. You can also add tofu or cooked chicken for extra protein.
FAQs
Yes, you can use water instead of chicken or vegetable broth. However, broth adds more depth of flavor to the sauce. If using plain water, add a little salt to taste.
Yes. Reduce the amount of chili flakes or leave them out if you prefer a milder flavor.
Absolutely! Feel free to try this sauce with your favorite noodles.
More Easy Meals to Make
- Hibachi Noodles (Japanese Steakhouse Style)
- Easy Egg Fried Rice (Chinese Takeaway Style)
- The Best Indomie Noodles Recipe from Scratch
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Recipe
Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles
Ingredients
- 120 g 4.2 oz ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 green onion chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a bowl, combine the broth, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the cornstarch slurry: In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped white part of the green onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Add the chili flakes and stir briefly.
- Add the sauce mixture: Pour the prepared broth mixture into the pan and bring to a gentle boil.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry again and gradually pour it into the pan while stirring. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy. Turn off the heat and set aside while you cook the noodles.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook until just tender. Drain well.
- Add the noodles: Add the drained noodles to the prepared sauce. Turn the heat back on, toss, and cook for another minute to let the noodles absorb the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and the chopped green parts of the green onion. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer:
Nutrition information is a general estimate only. Actual values may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate information, please consult a registered dietitian or use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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