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Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles
5 from 97 votes

Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles

Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles feature sautéed sliced mushrooms and garlic flavored with sesame oil and a savory sauce of dark soy, oyster, hoisin, and mirin. The noodles cook briefly in water alongside the mushrooms to absorb the sauce, creating a savory, umami-rich noodle dish with tender mushrooms and a slightly tangy, sweet finish. This recipe uses instant ramen noodles without the seasoning packets for a quick, tasty meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. Mix Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Cut green onion into 5cm/2" lengths. Separate white/pale green part from green part.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and sesame oil, cook until mushrooms and garlic are golden.
  5. Add Sauce, give it a quick stir. Add white part of green onions. Cook 1 minute until mushrooms are caramelised.
  6. Push mushrooms to the side to make a big well in the centre.
  7. Add water then squidge noodle cakes in.
  8. Cook 45 seconds, then flip. Cook 30 seconds then break up the noodles.
  9. Add green part of green onions and toss well, adding more water if needed to make it saucy.
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% 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.