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13 of the best ways to upgrade instant ramen, according to chefs

Sophia MitrokostasAug 28, 2024, 21:23 IST

Instant ramen can be upgraded with a few simple tricks.watchara panyajun/Shutterstock

  • Business Insider talked to chefs about the best ways to upgrade instant ramen noodles.
  • Cooking the noodles in stock can add flavor, and you can also add extras like eggs or bacon.
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Ditch the flavor packet if the ramen isn't from an Asian grocery store.

Some instant-ramen flavor packets don't have the right spices.knet/Shutterstock

Don't cook your ramen for as long as it says on the package.

Rinsing the noodles after you cook them keeps them from getting mushy.Thalang Itsaranggura/Shutterstock
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Cook your noodles separately to make them less gummy.

Cooking your noodles in a separate pot can improve their texture.Shutterstock

Save some of the uncooked noodles to use as a topping.

They add a nice crunch.Carloxluix/Shutterstock
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Add cheese or mayonnaise to your ramen if you want it to be creamier.

Cheese will make ramen noodles super creamy.Irene Jiang/Business Insider

Keep frozen herbs around to use as easy flavor bombs for ramen.

You can freeze herbs into cubes with oil so they're fresh when you need them.Teresa Kasprzycka/Shutterstock
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Cook your instant ramen noodles in canned soup for a richer meal.

Adding ramen to a can of soup can make a heartier meal.Greentellect Studio/Shutterstock

Instant ramen is a great way to use up leftovers.

Leftovers can add spice, flavor, and substance to instant ramen.Shutterstock
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Add some seaweed for a traditional flavor.

Ramen is often served with seaweed at restaurants.Piotr Milewski/Shutterstock

Up the umami flavor by adding soy sauce.

Adding soy sauce is a simple way to boost instant ramen's flavor.ffolas/Shutterstock
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Turn your instant ramen into a full breakfast by adding bacon and eggs.

When you're craving something special in the morning, upgrade your instant ramen with some breakfast staples.Irene Jiang/Business Insider

Boil your noodles in stock instead of water.

Cooking ramen in broth will deepen the flavor.Madeleine Steinbach/Shutterstock
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Turn your instant ramen into a salad or stir-fry.

Ramen noodles work well in a stir-fry.Pixabay
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