10-Minute Saucy Ramen Noodles
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d6c65c38-c859-4c1e-a5ce-fab644826e82
Original source: https://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/10-minute-ramen-noodles/
Recipe image: https://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/10_Minute_Saucy_Ramen_Noodles-4.jpg
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT20M

Ingredients
- 2 3-oz. packages dry ramen noodles
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 cup water
- 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or, to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds

Instructions
1. Unwrap ramen noodles and discard seasoning packet; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water; set aside.
3. In a small pot, whisk all sauce ingredients together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in cornstarch-water mixture. Simmer and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Feel free to adjust seasonings to your preference. Remove from heat and cover; set aside.
4. In a medium pot set to high heat, boil 6 cups water. Stir in ramen noodles. Cook noodles for about 2 minutes, until still chewy. They will continue cooking in the sauce once combined.
5. Drain noodles and return to pot. Pour sauce over noodles and mix to coat well.
6. Set pot to medium-high heat and cook noodles in sauce, until sauce is slightly absorbed and noodles are tender, about 3 minutes.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions, if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!