Fideos fáciles dulces, picantes y con salsa

Ingredientes

• 2 servings uncooked ramen "bricks" (or other noodles of choice (70g each))
• 1/2 lb extra firm tofu (or other protein of choice)
• Chopped cabbage or other veggies
• Salt (to taste)
• 3/4 cup 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
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or other vinegar, adjust according to desired sourness)
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• Chopped scallions (for topping)
• Sesame seeds (for topping)

Preparación

1. 1

   Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated and set aside.

2. 2

   Boil a pot with water. Add in the ramen or other noodles of choice and half cook or cook until still very chewy.

3. 3

   While the noodles are cooking, heat a pan. Sauté veggies or tofu in some oil, if using. I pan-fried my tofu until lightly golden brown and crisp. Afterwards, add in the sauce. Leave to simmer over medium heat.

4. 4

   Mix the sauce ingrediehts again to make sure the starch doesn't stick to the bottom. Add in the noodles and mix in the sauce* (see notes). Cook over medium high heat until the noodles absorb the sauce and sauce thickens. Season with some salt to taste, if needed.

5. 5

   Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, if desired. Enjoy while hot!