Getting Fancy
- 1 Embrace ad-ins and condiments. The first rule of the Ramen Club is to not let anyone tell you how to eat your Ramen noodles. Cast aside the oppression of the flavor packet! Cook the noodles and add flavor to the soup yourself rather than adding that tiny package of meat flavoring. By adding inexpensive basic condiments from most grocery stores, you can transform your Ramen into a delectable meal fit for a restaurant. After taking the broth out of the microwave, try flavoring it with any combination of the following ingredients: [7] miso paste, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, lemon juice, Sriracha or red chili paste, soy sauce, honey, green onions, and basil.
- 2 Add vegetables. Ramen can be made healthier and more flavorful by adding extra vegetables, such as chopped fresh Thai basil leaves or a small amount of spinach. Its a simple way to hot-rod your Ramen. [8] You might want to add celery, finely chopped carrot, garlic, or onions to the soup before cooking the noodles. Any other frozen vegetable you have in your freezer that has been precooked would also work well to add texture. Once the noodles are cooked, top with chopped herbs of any kind or add greens. In addition to the delicious flavors of basil and cilantro, try adding a tablespoon of half-and-half and some rosemary to some chicken-flavored ramen. It’s a savory treat that tastes just like Thanksgiving and completely transforms the dish.
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Boiling Water Separately
- 1 Transfer 1-2 cups of water into a container that is safe to microwave. To make ramen in the microwave, you can also simply boil some water separately and then add it to the noodles, allowing them to steep. This is a great microwave method for cooking noodles if you like them a little firmer. [4] You can use anywhere from one and a third to two cups of broth, depending on your preference. Less will boil more quickly, so make sure you have enough to make the amount of broth you desire.
- 2 Microwave for at least 2 or 3 minutes. You won’t see the water continuously boiling and steaming like you would when boiling it on the stove because of the way microwaves agitate the atoms in the water. Sometimes, it hardly looks hot at all. Aim for a few microwave runs of two or three minutes, with rapid stirring in between. [5] Remove the water with caution while wearing gloves or an oven mitt when you are certain it is hot.
- 3 Put the noodles in a separate bowl. Take out the noodles from the package and place them in a different bowl while the water is heating up. If you’d like, you can add the seasoning packet right away, or you can wait until the noodles have finished cooking. [6] .
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How to Store and Reheat
Any leftover ramen or microwave cup noodles that you prepare in advance for meal planning should be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Itll keep for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat the ramen in the microwave. Make sure the noodles are in a microwave-safe container if you intend to eat them for lunch.
Alternatively, enjoy it cold! My kids especially like to bring cold ramen to school for lunch, which may seem strange.
