Try adding peanut butter for a Thai-inspired dish.
Cook the noodles as directed, but remove the flavor packet for a nutty, Thai-inspired ramen hack.
Alternatively, mix the peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic and drizzle it over the steaming noodles. Add chopped scallions and sesame seeds for even more flavor.
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Eggs can be added to instant ramen in a variety of ways for added flavor and texture.
To make instant ramen a more substantial meal, eggs are a great way to add flavor and protein.
Some people prefer whisking an egg into the ramen for a creamier texture, but others like to poach the egg by cracking it right into the bowl. Advertisement
What Is in the Ramen Noodle Packet?
Depending on the brand you select, the ramen noodle packet may contain different ingredients. The simplest options include just one packet of seasonings to make the broth and one block of noodles.
Other packs of ramen come more fully loaded. Some have dried vegetables that get rehydrated upon cooking. Additionally, some come with multiple spice packets that you can use to add a variety of flavors to your soup. Typically, there will be one packet for dry seasoning and another for oils.
A ramen noodle packet is sort of a blank canvas. You can flavor your ramen in so many different ways. This dish’s popularity can be attributed in part to its simplicity!
But regardless of the type of ramen you’re eating, one thing is certain: it will almost certainly contain a lot of sodium. It’s undoubtedly not the healthiest option—some brands contain as much as 1,800 mg of sodium per pack!—which is why people have taken to these clever tips to slightly improve the health of this easy dish.
