Sweet, Spicy, and Saucy Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 (70g each) uncooked ramen bricks or other noodles of choice
- 1 250g block extra firm tofu
- Chopped cabbage or other veggies
- 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 a bowl until well incorporated and set aside.
Boil a pot of water and add noodles, cooking until very chewy.
While the noodles are cooking, heat a pan and sauté vegetables or tofu in some oil.
Pan-fry tofu until lightly golden brown and crisp.
Afterwards, add the sauce to the pan and leave to simmer over medium heat.
Add the noodles to the pan and mix in the sauce.
Cook over medium-high heat until the noodles absorb the sauce and it thickens.
Season with salt to taste, if needed.
Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions, if desired, and enjoy while hot.
Tips
Adjust the sauce measurements depending on your flavor preference.
Add tofu and any vegetables you'd like.
Use instant ramen noodles or other noodles of choice that don't come with sauce packets.
