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Homemade Saucy Ramen Noodles Recipe

A fast, flavor-packed, restaurant-quality saucy ramen noodle recipe made with instant noodles, a glossy umami sauce, and optional vegetables or proteins—all ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 174
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 servings instant ramen noodles
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 5 –7 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 –3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • Optional vegetables shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, bell peppers
  • Tofu or sliced chicken
  • Scallions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chili flakes
  • Nori sheets

Method
 

  1. Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and liquid in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
  2. Cook ramen noodles 2–3 minutes less than package instructions for a firm bite.
  3. Drain and briefly rinse noodles to stop cooking.
  4. Sauté vegetables or protein in a pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Pour in sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  6. Add half-cooked ramen noodles and toss to fully coat; cook 3 more minutes.
  7. Serve hot with scallions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

Notes

Cook noodles slightly under to prevent mushiness, dissolve cornstarch fully before heating, and adjust soy sauce for preferred saltiness.