Cooking Ramen the Easy Way: In the Microwave

Poke fun if you want. But we have all eaten ramen noodles when we were low on funds. Yet, these noodles are some of the easiest to cook. They’re also delicious when you add chicken stock, chopped chicken, and vegetables. Maybe you even scrambled an egg or two into the hot liquid and made a DIY egg flower soup.

Our microwave method will have you eating tasty ramen in less than ten minutes, and try the salad recipe too.

What You’ll Need: Ingredients

The ingredients list to make ramen is quite simple, aside from the 2 cups of water, the first, and most important, ingredient you’ll need in this process is ramen. There are various types and flavors of ramen you can get at the store. You can most likely find ramen in the international foods section or in the soup aisle. It usually comes in large variety packs or you can even buy a singular pack if you prefer.

The flavor of ramen that you choose really just depends on your taste. There’s everything from chicken and shrimp flavors to beef and pork among many others. If you’re trying to cut down on sodium, most people discard the flavor pack inside the package and choose to season it on their own.

Cooking Ramen in the Microwave

The process of cooking ramen is probably just as simple as the ingredients themselves — and similar to cooking them on a stove. All you need to do is add 2 cups of water to a microwave-safe bowl, add your ramen, and cook for around 3-5 minutes. Once your noodles are cooked and soft, simply add your seasoning pack or whatever seasonings and toppings that you choose.

This process works with the ramen that comes in the plastic sleeve. If you have ramen in a cup, you can either move them to a microwave safe dish or follow the instructions on the package.

Different Variations of Ramen

Whatever brand of ramen you decide to purchase, you’re going to have roughly the same base, making it the perfect foundation for whatever toppings or seasonings you decide to put on it. To help you along your journey, we’ve discovered some standout variations that you may want to try for yourself. Just realize that some of these may take more time to cook than a simple microwave.

• Tonkotsu — with a cloudy white broth and a meat flavor, this type of ramen is packed with flavor.
• Shoyu — This ramen has a clear raw typically made with soy sauce and chicken or vegetable stock. It’s also considered one of the more favored flavors in the U.S.
• Miso — if you’re interested in a strong flavor, this type of Ramen will probably become your favorite.
• Shio — known to be one of the oldest of the flavors and saltier taste, this Ramen typically has multiple types of vegetables in it and a pale color.

Tips for Making Ramen

Well, the base is easy to heat up and the noodles cook fairly quickly, particularly in the microwave. It’s important to remember some tips before getting into your dish. This will help you create the perfect meal to suit your tastes.

• Once you’ve created your base or you’ve decided on your base, remember not to overseason, especially with salt as the base can be salty enough on its own.
• If you have the time, feel free to add delicious vegetables, such as mushrooms, bok choy, or whatever you choose. Not only will your ramen turn out delicious, but it’ll be a well-balanced meal.
• Add a little spice to give your Ramen a little kick. It’ll make all the difference.

Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe

Once you’ve tried a few variations you can noodle around with this recipe.

• 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 carrot, shredded
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 package ramen noodles (Oriental flavor)
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Toast the nuts or seeds in a warm oven for 6-8 minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-toasting. Cool.
2. Combine cabbage, carrots, and onions.
3. Break up noodles and add to vegetables.
4. Shortly before serving, add nuts or seeds and the mixed dressing; toss well.

Dressing

• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Flavor packet from ramen noodles

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