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For an easy vegan weeknight dinner, whip up these Indo Chinese Manchurian Noodles! Cooked Ramen Noodles and pan-fried tofu are tossed in a spicy sauce to create a dish that is super addictive and fun to eat.

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We are huge fans of Indo-Chinese Cuisine in my home! Indo Chinese cuisine has Chinese inspired dishes with a touch of Indian like spices, ginger, local veggies and more. Manchurian sauce is a fave with that perfect balance of spice, sweetness, tang, and umami!

And why you are at it, also try my other jndo chinese recipes! Baked Gobi Manchurian , my Indo Chinese Chilli Garlic Noodles,  indo Chinese fried rice, hakka noodles  , chili tofu ! 

These Vegan Manchurian noodles need just 1 pan and everyday ingredients. Ramen noodles are tossed in a sweet and spicy chili, ginger and garlic sauce along with pan-fried tofu chunks that provide a bit of a chew and plant-based protein. A meatless one pan dinner you can whip up on any weeknight.

noodles in a skillet with a fork

Why you’ll love these manchurian noodles

  • 1 pan noodle dish that’s also flexible to your taste
  • Nutfree recipe
  • easily made gluten-free with gluten-free noodles
  • indo-Chinese flavors are addictive and perfect for everyday meals and parties!
close-up of Indo chinese manchurian noodles sprinkled with green onions

More easy noodle recipes:

Manchurian Noodles (Indo-Chinese Ginger Garlic Chili Noodles)

5 from 11 votes
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
For an easy vegan weeknight dinner, whip up these Indo Chinese Manchurian Noodles! Cooked Ramen Noodles and pan-fried tofu are tossed in a spicy sauce to create a dish that is super addictive and fun to eat . 
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Ingredients 
 

For the tofu:

  • 7 ounces firm or extra firm tofu, pressed for 15 minutes then cubed or sliced into rectangles
  • 4 oz ramen noodles, ( 2 ramen noodle packets)

For the Manchurian sauce:

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 6 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 inch of ginger, chopped
  • 1 green chili, such as Serrano or Indian, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons coarsely chopped white onion or the white parts of a green onion
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek or Asian chili garlic sauce, or Indian red chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3/4 cup water
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions 

  • Press and cube the tofu if you haven’t already and set aside. Cook your noodles according to the package instructions. Then rinse in cold water and set aside.
  • Heat a teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and once hot add the tofu and cook until the tofu is golden on most of the edges, 7-9 minutes.
  • In the meantime prepare the sauce aromatics; combine the garlic, ginger, green chili, and onion in a small food processor. Process until finely chopped, remove and set aside. Add the bell peppers and process until coarsely chopped. Set those aside as well.
  • Remove the tofu from the skillet and add another teaspoon of oil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sauce aromatics(ginger, garlic, chili, onion) that were chopped and a good pinch of salt. cook for one minute then add the chopped bell pepper and another pinch of salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes
  • Add the sambal oelek, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, black and white pepper, and maple syrup. Mix really well until it starts to come to a boil.
  • Add the cornstarch and water mixture and mix in. Let the mixture come to a boil for a minute or so. Then add in the cooked noodles and crisped-up tofu and toss really well.
  • Switch off the heat and toss again to coat all of the noodles and tofu with the sauce. Top with  chopped green onions and sesame seeds and serve.

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Notes

Gluten-free: Use Glutenfree noodles and use tamari instead of soy sauce 
This recipe is nut-free

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 670mg, Potassium: 176mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 619IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 91mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you make this recipe? Rate and comment below!

Ingredients:

  • for this recipe we need firm or extra firm tofu, pressed for 15 minutes then cubed or sliced into rectangles
  • ramen noodles are the best choice here – I use 2 ramen noodle packets
  • for the base of Manchurian sauce, we sauté garlic, ginger and green chili with chopped green onion, and bell peppers
  • the sweet sauce is made by mixing sambal oelek with soy sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, pepper and maple syrup
  • green onions and sesame seeds are added for garnish

Tips:

  • you can control the heat level by adding more or less sambal oelek and green chili.
  • if you don’t have any ramen noodles, make this with cooked rice noodles or spaghetti
ingredients used for making Manchurian noodles

How to make Manchurian Noodles

Press and cube the tofu if you haven’t already and set aside. Cook your noodles according to the packaging instructions. Then rinse in really cold water and set aside.

ramen noodles being cooked in a metal pot
tofu being fried in a pan

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and once hot add the tofu and cook until the tofu is golden on most of the edges, 7-9 minutes

tofu pieces being fried in a pan

In the meantime prepare the sauce aromatics; combine the garlic, ginger, green chili, and onion in a small food processor.

ginger, garlic and chili being processed in a food processor

Process until finely chopped, remove and set aside. Add the bell peppers and process until coarsely chopped. Set those aside as well.

bell pepper, ginger, chili and garlic in a food processor

Remove the tofu from the skillet and add another teaspoon of oil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sauce aromatics that were chopped and a good pinch of salt.

chopped bell pepper, ginger and garlic being fried in a pan

Cook for one minute then add the chopped bell pepper and another pinch of salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Manchurian sauce being prepared in a white saucepan

Add the sambal oelek, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, black and white pepper, and maple syrup. Mix really well until it starts to come to a boil.

sweet and spicy Vegan Manchurian Noodle Sauce being prepared in a pan

Add the cornstarch and water mixture and mix in. Let the mixture come to a boil for a minute or so.

Manchurian sauce simmering in a pan

Then add in the cooked noodles and crisped-up tofu and toss really well.

noodles and fried tofu being added to a saucepan with Manchurian Sauce
noodles being added to saucepan with Manchurian sauce and tofu
noodles being tossed with manchurian sauce in a pan

Switch off the heat and toss again to coat all of the noodles and tofu with the sauce. Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds and serve.

Storage:

Store refrigerated for upto 3 days.

About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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22 Comments

  1. Maryellen Spirko says:

    5 stars
    Thank you! I made a double batch so there would be leftovers – because I knew before I started that we would love this one.
    The sauce was spot-on! Figuring out how to create this shows your dedication.
    A new favorite.
    Thank you for sharing your creativity.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      So glad you liked it!