Packet Ramen Makeover Recipe

Busy workers, students or anyone looking for a quick meal often prefer instant ramen. If you cook simple noodles, you might enjoy the taste once, but you may not want to eat them again. However, with a few simple ideas, you can do a packet ramen makeover.

You can increase the flavor and make it part of a healthy diet. In this article, I will share all the methods I try for noodles. These ideas are affordable and tasty.

Why do I prefer Packet Ramen Makeover?

• Ramen noodles contain a lot of sodium and have low nutritional value. However, a good thing about them is that they are versatile. You can add healthy ingredients and vegetables to make them healthier. 
• Ramen is an affordable dish. You can enhance it by adding various ingredients to create a balanced meal. You can include healthy ingredients and vegetables, usually available at home. This way, you don’t need to buy special ingredients for it.
• Nowadays, our routines are very busy. Ramen cooks quickly, making it a great option for busy schedules. You can customize it as you like. Just add whatever you have available to change its flavor.

Simple Packet Ramen Makeover

To start your ramen conversion, you need:

1. One packet of instant ramen
2. 2.5 cups chopped vegetables (such as Chinese cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli)
3. One garlic clove (minced)
4. 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil (or any cooking oil of your choice)

Ingredients For Stir-Fry Sauce

This Sauce Is For Flavour

1. 1/2 tsp cornstarch
2. 1.5 tsp soy sauce
3. 1.5 tsp Chinese cooking wine (or rice vinegar)
4. 1/2 tsp sugar
5. Dash of sesame oil (optional)
6. 3 tablespoons water

Packet Ramen Makeover Procedure: Step By Step Easy Guide

1. Make Sauce

Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized bowl. This step is important because the sauce adds flavor to the noodles. Make sure everything mixes well, or the taste won’t be what you expect.

2. Cook Noodles

Next, cook the ramen noodles. Boil water in a pot and follow the package instructions to cook the noodles. After boiling, drain any excess water. If water remains, the dish will become too soggy and lack the right texture.

3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Warm up peanut oil in a spacious pan over high heat for optimal cooking. Sauté minced garlic for about 20 seconds until it becomes fragrant. This adds aroma and flavor to the dish.

4. Cook Vegetables

Now, add the chopped vegetables, starting with the harder ones like carrots. These take longer to soften, so if you add softer vegetables too soon, they will overcook by the end. Check that all the vegetables are cooked equally.

5. Mix Everything

Sweeten the dish with a good amount of the prepared sauce and stir until it thickens. Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pan & mix well. This step combines all the flavors and coats the noodles & vegetables with sauce, making everything delicious. And your noodles are ready here.

More Creative Packet Ramen Makeover Ideas

1. Ramen Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

• Cooked ramen
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Cooked pancetta or bacon
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Ramen Carbonara Recipe Preparation Steps

1. In this recipe, eggs and Parmesan cheese are used. You need to combine both to create a smooth mixture. These main ingredients will give the dish a creamy texture and add flavor.
2. Put cooked ramen with pan-fried pancetta in a skillet and cook on low heat. In this step, you combine the cooked noodles in a skillet with pancetta (a type of Italian bacon). This low heat allows the pancetta to release its flavor and become rich.
3. Remove it from the heat immediately and add the egg mixture until it becomes creamy. I turn off the heat before adding the egg to prevent scrambling. This makes a creamy coating for the noodles.
4. After that, you can serve it by adding pepper and cheese on top, which increases its flavor even more.

2. Pesto Ramen Recipe

Ingredients

• Cooked ramen
• 1/4 cup store-bought or homemade pesto
• Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• Fresh basil leaves

Pesto Ramen Recipe Preparation Steps

1. Roll the pesto-coated cooked ramen around in your hand until the ramen is evenly coated. This step involves mixing the cooked noodles with pesto sauce prepared with basil, garlic, nuts, and olive oil. So, I toss every noodle in the sauce.
2. Add half of the cherry tomatoes cut and fresh basil before serving. This one introduces new ingredients to the dish. The fresh basil gives your pesto a nice flavor, and the cherry tomatoes offer a juicy, sweet burst of flavor. 
3. You’ll get a well-rounded dish, and even better when wrapped in a warm homemade flour flatbread. To keep them fresh and vibrant, mix them in just before serving.

 3. Mongolian Beef Ramen Recipe

Ingredients

• Cooked ramen
• Flank steak (sliced thin)
• Soy sauce
• Ginger (minced)
• Green onions for garnish

Mongolian Beef Ramen Recipe Preparation Steps

1. Stir-fry flank steak with ginger in a hot pan until it turns brown. 
2. Coat the beef with soy sauce. Once the steak is brown, pour it into the soy sauce to keep the meat moist. Top it with green onions.
3. Finally, add the beef mixture to the noodles, and your tasty packet ramen makeover recipe will be ready.

Tips for Perfect Packet Ramen Makeover

Make Use of High-Quality Stock / Broth

When cooking your noodles instead of water, try chicken broth, vegetable stock, or even miso broth to add flavor depth.

Try with Seasonings

Don’t be timid, if you want to enhance flavor some more, add spices like chili flakes, garlic powder, etc.

Use Proteins Wisely

Add protein, such as eggs (soft-boiled or poached), tofu, shrimp, or chicken, for a more filling and nutritious version.

Final Words

If you try ramen noodles in just one way, they might seem boring to you. The ramen makeover allows you to try multiple flavors from a single dish and use it as a healthy diet.

It is versatile, but the interesting thing is that each dish can be prepared quickly with available ingredients in the kitchen. There’s no need to invest any money for this.