How to upgrade instant noodles (2024)

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Adding Vegetables to Instant Ramen

Add scallions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.

Make instant ramen as usual, and then top it with diced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. You'll be surprised how flavorful these tiny toppings are.

Cooking the noodles in stock can add flavor, and you can also add extras like eggs or bacon. Soy sauce, herbs, and seaweed are also easy additions that can boost instant ramen's flavor.

Chopped scallions, especially the green parts, or fresh herbs, such as cilantro, would be especially good on top of your noodles. Leafy greens like bok choy or kale are great sauteed with some Tingly Seasoned Salt in olive oil. Or, slice mushrooms and sautée them until they are crispy with Savory Seasoned Salt.

Here's a few ideas: Chopped Green Onions, Toasted Sesame Oil, Hot Chili Oil, Chili Flakes or fresh chopped Hot Chilies, a splash of Rice Vinegar. Any of these, or even better , some combo of a few of these will give ramen noodles kick without adding extra salt.

Finish it in a pan of simmering sauce.

The best way to imbue your pasta with flavor, to really drill the essence of your sauce deep into the noodle's soul, is to finish pasta in sauce over considerable heat. After you drain your pasta, add that pasta to a heated pan containing your sauce.

I usually top mine with green onion, sesame seeds (or everything bagel seasoning if I have it), and Sriracha. If you want the most basic cheap way to make Ramen better, add just a few frozen veggies, some red chile flake and garlic powder while cooking.

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To top off your ramen, add a garnish or two. I use different garnishes like scallions, fried garlic, dry roasted or fresh seaweed, and sesame oil or seeds. Seaweed and scallions add both crunch and flavors. Fried garlic and sesame oil or seeds also bring big flavors and crunchy elements.

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Stir in the seasoning packet that came with the noodles or squirt in your favorite sauces. Turn the heat off of the burner and crack 1 raw egg into the center of the noodles in the pot. Avoid stirring the egg or it will begin to cook and break into clumps.

Eggs are a great way to add flavor and protein to your package of ramen. Prepare the noodles with seasoning and as much liquid as you like. Then, decide how you want to prepare the egg. You can boil, poach, or simmer an egg directly in the ramen.