Quick Ramen Noodles
Noodles
Ingredients:
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles
- ½ tbsp vegan butter
- 6 g (2) garlic cloves
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) teriyaki sauce
- 6.7 g (½ tbsp) brown sugar
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- sliced green onions
- crushed peanuts
Features:
20 minutes or less
Meal Prep Friendly
Nutrition:
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Cook the garlic over medium heat, stirring constantly, and pull it the moment it turns fragrant — it burns quickly in a small amount of butter and turns bitter.
Instructions:
- Cook the Ramen: Prepare 1 pack instant ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Discard or set aside the flavor packet.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pot or a skillet, melt ½ tbsp vegan butter over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce, ½ tbsp brown sugar (if using), and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 1 minute.
- Toss and Serve: Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated. Plate immediately and top with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts.
Notes: For a deeper broth, dissolve the miso paste separately in a small amount of warm broth before adding it to the pot. This prevents clumping and distributes flavor more evenly. Miso should be added off-heat or at very low temperature — boiling destroys the beneficial probiotics and dulls the flavor.
Tips: Top with a soft-boiled egg (vegan: marinated tofu), nori, sesame seeds, chili oil, and scallions for a complete bowl.
Storage: Store broth and noodles separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Noodles absorb broth quickly and become soggy if stored together.
Swaps: Ramen noodles can be swapped for soba, udon, or rice noodles. White miso can be replaced with red miso for a richer, saltier broth.
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The garlic cloves builds a savory, aromatic base. The soy sauce adds savory, umami depth. The brown sugar adds moisture and a warm, caramel-like sweetness. The pack instant ramen noodles provides the hearty base that carries the sauce.
Quick Ramen Noodles
Ingredients:
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles
- ½ tbsp vegan butter
- 6 g (2) garlic cloves
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) teriyaki sauce
- 6.7 g (½ tbsp) brown sugar
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- sliced green onions
- crushed peanuts
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Features:
Why These Ingredients:
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The garlic cloves builds a savory, aromatic base. The soy sauce adds savory, umami depth. The brown sugar adds moisture and a warm, caramel-like sweetness. The pack instant ramen noodles provides the hearty base that carries the sauce.
Prep:
Cook the garlic over medium heat, stirring constantly, and pull it the moment it turns fragrant — it burns quickly in a small amount of butter and turns bitter.
Instructions:
- Cook the Ramen: Prepare 1 pack instant ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Discard or set aside the flavor packet.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pot or a skillet, melt ½ tbsp vegan butter over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce, ½ tbsp brown sugar (if using), and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 1 minute.
- Toss and Serve: Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated. Plate immediately and top with sliced green onions and crushed peanuts.
