What is the best way to cook Ramen Noodle?

Question

Im a college student, so i eat ALOT of ramen noodle... any help?

Answer 1

I think, iff you cook them normal, and before you add the seasoning packet, drain the water, and add Just enough to mix the seasoning, that way you dont fill up on the broth, and you get more taste for your 10cents :-)

Answer 2

I eat mine 3 ways: dry, wet or snack. The wet version is prepared the way it says on the package except I add a raw egg into the broth when it is almost done cooking, and swirl it around until it cooks. It makes the broth a lot tastier and looks like egg drop soup (the broth has a lot of sodium so it's not good to eat/drink it all the time, but when you're on a budget, drinking the broth sure is tasty). Sometimes if I have green onions, I finely chop some up and throw them in the last few seconds. Don't use too much water, and make sure the seasoning packet is added at the very end, after you turn off the heat.

To make the dry version, boil the noodle in seasoned water (add the seasoning packet to the water, but use less water than the package says), until the noodles are cooked and soft. Strain the noodle into a bowl leaving only a few tablespoons of the seasoned water. Toss with a little bit of sesame oil and oyster sauce (and a drop or two of hot oil if you like). Or, if you don't have sesame oil & oyster sauce, you can mix it with a little soy sauce and sugar (makes it taste like teriyaki noodle).

The snack version is probably very unhealthy, but tastes pretty good, especially if you don't have any potato chips lying around... Without opening the ramen bag, break the noodles up into small bite-sized crumbs. Then open the bag like you would a potato chip bag, dig out the seasoning packet, sprinkle the packet into the bag with noodles. Then hold the opening and shake really hard! Your noodle snack will have lots of flavor!

Answer 3

I've been eating Ramen (which refers to the "type" of noodle itself, as opposed to spaghetti style noodles, or linguine type noodles, or elbow macaroni noodles, etc.) for over 30 years now, my favorite is Sapporo Ramen or Top Ramen. The way ramen works is you can pretty much eat it however you like... and although they are pretty cheap in most grocery stores (10-25 cents per package), keep in mind that the noodles do get stale over time (2+ months).

Here are some of my favorite variations:

Eating the ramen like Potato Chips Style that others have already mentioned by crushing the ramen noodles in the bag and then sprinkling the seasoning package over the noodles, I don't add the whole package because it's far too salty for me.

When I cook my ramen noodles, I always eat it with the BROTH!!! So I don't throw away any of the cooked liquid at all, and because I don't like my broth so salty, I always add 1/2 cup of MORE water than what the actual cooking direction calls for!

I add my noodles after the water has already started boiling, but I do drop the heat to a medium-low temperature once I place the noodles into the pot. Then I take either a pair of chopsticks or a fork and lightly pick apart the noodles occasionally as they soften. Then I add the seasoning package before the noodles begin to boil again. As the noodles are cooking, I add the following if I'm in the mood for them or if I happen to have them around:

1 stalk of green onion, chopped diagonally in 1 inch parts
1/4 of a medium white onion, cut julienne style (matchstick like)
1/4 of medium carrot, cut julienne style
1 beaten egg poured into the pot after the seasoning packet
1 sliced hot dog when I'm in the meaty mood
A few slices of fish cake (can be found in Asian Markets)
A few drops of Tabasco Sauce, when I'm craving spicyness

Uh, you mentioned that you are a college student... When I was in college I too ate lots and lots of ramen, but during my freshman year in the dorms, I only had access to a microwave... OK, cooking ramen in the microwave full on sucks, because the taste is not nearly as good! BUT, during that year, my parents bought me an ELECTRIC Coffee/Tea pot... it's like a little crock pot but in the style of a pitcher and it has 2 settings on it (high and low) and had a cover cap for it.... Anyways, if you are cooking ramen in a microwave and don't have access to a stove, which is likely in dorms; or even if you are one of them lazy folks out there... STOP THAT NOW... get yourself to a cheap store and buy one of these right quick!!! Because it will make a huge difference in taste! They aren't that expensive, usually around $8.00 - $20.00 ... depending on brand and where you buy it from. It will be the closest thing to cooking on a stove top, while it's fast and easy too!

Answer 4

crush the noodles in the package, pour in a bowl, and serve with ketchup.

Or, drain the broth and fry the noodles in a pan with cut up hot dogs.

Next time you go to a party that has a veggie platter, snipe a bunch of the vegetables (or ask to take the leftovers). Chop all those cauliflower and broccoli bits up and whatever else is left, cook them in the broth. Add a can of corn(drained) and slowily mix in a raw scrambled egg. Tastes great with the oriental flavored ramen.

Answer 5

So i love ramen noodles and the way i like to eat them is after boiling the noodles to perfection you drain the water completely and add butter and your favorite spicy seasonings along with the seasoning packet that came with it after mixing it all together get you a nice drink and enjoy your noodles hope you enjoy the way i eat my noodles

Answer 6

I like to cook them in the microwave. First, before opening the bag break them up, pour in a bowl, add water(enough to cover all the noodles), cook in microwave on 6:60. BTW, place bowl on top of paper towels(less mess to clean up), drain. Add seasoning-I prefer chicken ramen noodles, then hot sauce,stir and add sprinkle cheese or cut you some cheese. Now you are good to go. Enjoy.

Answer 7

i learned this from a co-worker.

i take the noodles and cook then in the water. then i drain off all the water and add a can of water packed tuna, drained. i then mix in the seasoning packet and some mayo until everything is coated with the seasoning. i thought it sounded gross until i tried it, and i discovered it's actually pretty good. you don't have to add the whole seasoning packet, but i like the stronger taste so i do.

Answer 8

I boil the noodles and then drain off the exess water except for maybe a tablespoon. Then I put them in a bowl with the seasoning that comes with it, some small pieces of cheese and some frozen peas.

Answer 9

Boil the water, add the noodles, cook for three minutes, drain stir in the seasoning , add cooked ground beef, Velveeta cheese slice and sour cream.

Answer 10

I always like to make them in the microwave.

After they're cooked I drain off most of the water, add a little butter, and stir in the seasoning packet.

Yum!