Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles
Description
In Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles, sliced mushrooms are cooked in vegetable oil until tender, then garlic and sesame oil are added to deepen the aroma. A sauce comprised of dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and mirin is stirred in, coating the mushrooms and enhancing their earthy flavor. The addition of chopped green onions adds mild sharpness and freshness.
The uncooked ramen noodles are broken into the pan and cooked in water with the mushroom mixture, absorbing the sauce and softening quickly. The noodles are flipped and broken apart after initial cooking to ensure even texture and sauciness. Additional water is added as needed to create a light sauce that clings to the noodles.
This dish balances umami, sweetness, and a hint of sesame, making it a satisfying noodle preparation using simple pantry staples. It can be customized with any type of instant noodles and adjusted for sauce intensity. Serving immediately ensures the noodles maintain their ideal texture, paired well with green onions for added bite.
Ingredients
- 2 ramen noodles uncooked, discard seasoning (Note 1, or other instant noodles, packets
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil (or other neutral flavoured oil)
- 400g / 14 oz mushrooms , sliced (any type)
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tsp sesame oil (or more oil) (Note 2)
- 5 green onion shallots/scallions, stems
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water plus more as needed
SAUCE:
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 3)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or Hoisin, Note 4)
- 2 tsp hoisin sauce (or more Oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp mirin (Note 5)
Instructions
- Mix Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cut green onion into 5cm/2" lengths. Separate white/pale green part from green part.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sesame oil, cook until mushrooms and garlic are golden.
- Add Sauce, give it a quick stir. Add white part of green onions. Cook 1 minute until mushrooms are caramelised.
- Push mushrooms to the side to make a big well in the centre.
- Add water then squidge noodle cakes in.
- Cook 45 seconds, then flip. Cook 30 seconds then break up the noodles.
- Add green part of green onions and toss well, adding more water if needed to make it saucy.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- Use any instant ramen or similar noodles, discarding seasoning packets to control flavor.
- To maximize sesame flavor, toasted sesame oil is recommended but untoasted works fine.
- Dark soy sauce imparts deeper color and flavor; light soy can be used but with milder taste and color.
- Oyster sauce can be substituted with hoisin sauce or vegetarian versions if desired.
- Mirin adds sweetness and depth; a mix of water and chicken broth can replace it for a non-alcoholic option.
- Adjust water quantity while cooking noodles to ensure they are fully cooked but not too soupy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289cal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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