Description
This Mushroom Ramen Noodles recipe is a delicious and quick vegetarian dish that combines tender sautéed mushrooms with flavorful sauces and aromatic sesame oil. The combination of hoisin, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar creates a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for any day when you crave a comforting bowl of noodles with a savory mushroom twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 170 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 75 grams onions, sliced
- 1/2 tbsp garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
Oils & Sauces
- 1 tbsp oil (neutral cooking oil)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (or any other hot sauce)
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Other Ingredients
- 2 packs Maggi or ramen noodles (uncooked, discard spice pack)
- 3 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sliced onions. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become lightly cooked and the garlic is fragrant, forming the flavor base for the dish.
- Cook mushrooms: Add 1 tbsp sesame oil along with the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook until the mushrooms turn a light golden brown color, releasing their moisture and deepening in flavor.
- Add sauces and seasonings: Stir in sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for approximately 2 minutes on medium heat, allowing the mushrooms to caramelize and the sauces to meld perfectly.
- Cook noodles: Add the uncooked Maggi or ramen noodles to the pan along with 3 cups of water. Increase heat to high and cook until the noodles are fully cooked and the liquid reduces to a flavorful broth coating the noodles.
- Finish with spring onions: Add chopped spring onions and mix well. Continue cooking for an additional minute to soften the onions and incorporate their fresh taste throughout the noodles.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the mushroom ramen noodles to serving bowls. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for a delightful crunch and nutty aroma. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packets that come with the Maggi or ramen noodles to control the flavor and reduce sodium.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha sauce.
- Use a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for sautéing before adding the sesame oil for flavor.
- Add additional vegetables such as bok choy or spinach for more nutrition.
- For a vegan version, ensure the hoisin and soy sauces used are vegan-friendly.
- To make it gluten free, substitute gluten-free noodles and tamari in place of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
