Sweet, Spicy, and Saucy Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 (70g each) uncooked ramen bricks or other noods of choice*
- 1 250g block extra firm tofu
- chopped cabbage or other veggies
- salt to taste
- spring onions and sesame seeds, for topping
- sauce
- 3/4 cup room temperature vegetable broth or water
- 3 to 4 tbsp soy sauce, adjust according to desired taste
- 1.5 tbsp corn starch
- 2 to 3 tbsp maple syrup or sugar, adjust according to desired sweetness
- 1/2 tbsp gochujang or korean chili paste, feel free to sub with other chili sauce and adjust according to desired heat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or rice vinegar, adjust according to desired sourness
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil or neutral oil
Preparation
Mix all sauce ingredients in bowl until well incorporated
Set aside
Boil a pot with water
Add in noodles & cook until still very chewy
While the noodles are cooking, heat a pan
Saute veggies or tofu in some oil
I pan-fried my tofu until lightly golden brown and crisp
Afterwards, add in the sauce
Leave to simmer over medium heat
Add in the noodles and mix in the sauce* (see notes)
Cook over med
High heat until the noodles absorb the sauce & sauce thickens
Season with salt to taste, if needed
Garnish w/ sesame seeds and spring onions, if desired
Notes:
I transferred the noodles directly from the pot of water to the pan so if you're using drained noodles and find them a bit dry, add 2-3 tbsp water, as needed & leave til the sauce thickens