A variety of spices can be added to ramen to add flavor. These spices include: ginger, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper flakes, thyme leaves or dried thyme leaves. A rich spice blend can be made by combining equal quantities of these spices.
Can you use ramen seasoning packets?
Like Yit Chin Chuan mentioned, you can use them to flavour any stir-fried vegetable. You can also use them to add to the natural flavor of any chicken or shrimp dish. Mix it with sour cream to make a pretty good dip for tortilla crisps.
What's good to mix with ramen noodles?
Top off your ramen with lots of fun goodies to give your bowl flavor, color, and texture. Here are some fun ideas: sriracha, kimchi, sesame seeds, crumbled bacon, nori (dried seaweed), fresh herbs (cilantro, Thai basil, chives), a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, crushed chiles, furikake, or a wedge of lime.
What toppings can I add to ramen?
- Bok Choy. First up, Bok choy.
- Chashu. Chashu is a braised (or simmered) pork; an ultra popular addition to many ramen noodle bowls.
- Dried Seaweed.
- Mushrooms.
- Corn.
- Butter.
- Peanuts.
- Pickled ginger.
How do you make ramen soup from a packet?
- BOIL THE WATER, ADD THE SEASONING PACKETS. Bring 2 ½ cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the soup base and vegetable mix. Boil for 1 minute.
- DROP IN THE NOODLES—GENTLY. Add the whole disc of dried noodles. Do not break the noodles in half.
- FAN IT!
Do you put the ramen packet in the water?
Add items early if they need to be cooked — think, carrots or meat. Most instant ramen packets with a powdered seasoning base will instruct you to add the seasoning right at the end. Bring the water to a simmer, stir in your seasoning packets, and then you can go to town.
Should you cook ramen with the packet?
Ramen noodle packages are cheap and 90 per cent salt. I highly recommend tossing the packet all together and use chicken broth or vegetable broth.