I get frozen broccoli and microwave it and mix it with the ramen. Sometimes I’ll drop an egg. Any tips? Thank you!
Two to three drops of sesame oil will help the flavor of any ramen considerably. Also a dash of chili flakes, or a tiny (like 1/2 tsp) scoop of fermented miso. Oh and a pinch of MSG
Ramen already has a ton of MSG in it, do we really need to add more? Is it even noticeable?
I forgot there was some in the packet that comes with. I don’t normally use those, since I normally have stock available
idk about plain msg, but the msg that comes in powdered broths/stocks adds a lot to it – it keeps it from being too “one note”.
Dried seaweed is really cheap and adds flavor and texture.
Some cheap frozen gyoza, some pak choy (or bok choy), an egg or 2, top it with sesame seeds.
Get a squeeze bottle of that Gojujang sauce. It makes a lot of food better.
Gojujang is my favorite, but skip the bottles. Get the good stuff that comes in little tubs. You can get them on Amazon, but my Publix recently started carrying it.
My favorite “weird” addition is blue cheese crumbles. I also usually do the egg drop thing, green onions, maybe some spinach, chili oil… Oh! Butter (probably unsalted) can also add a nice, old creaminess.
The other way I like to go with ramen noodles is fried. Undercook them a smidge, drain the water, toss the noodles in a skillet with some oil, a scrambled egg, veggies, and other flavorings (soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, red pepper…)
Go to an Asian market and buy better Ramen. The good brands have three packets, soup base, flavored oil, and chili…
Though everyone else’s recommendations are much more healthy.
Any green herbs you have on hand or in your garden. Leaks, onion, mints, etc. From the Asian market you can also get seaweed, sesame oil, pepper flakes, soy sauce which also give a lot of milage.
I usually add a bit of soy sauce and Gochujang and anything veggie I have a home cut into small pieces, like julienned carrots, leeks, mushrooms, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts, …
I add whatever leftovers I have, especially meat. The pickings from a rotisserie chicken, an extra pork chop (diced), etc. Then add carrots, celery, etc., soy sauce, swirl in an egg, and a spoon of gojuchang paste, and it’s delicious. I make it about once a week.
My girlfriend yells at me cuz I’ll drop a can of green beans in it with an egg, apparently frozen is fine, but canned is gross
Canned green beans are gross.
Get some dashi, Kewpie, egg, and the seasoning packet.
Mix vigorously with some hot water to get a nice paste. Then add your cooked noodles and water to taste.
Dash some roasted sesame oil and maybe some chilli oil for a topping.
Always tried and true for me and works with any ramen.
Off-topic ~ If you’re on a budget and need a cheap and easy lunch buy a big bag of oatmeal, the kind without the added sodium and sugars, a bag of raisins and some brown sugar, optional but adding super seeds like flax an nuts is nice touch. Your gut health will thank you.
Ramen eggs if I remember to make them. Otherwise I like adding some dried mushrooms when it’s boiling away. Even if it already has some, more mushrooms!
