How to Spice Up Top Ramen
Top Ramen is a simple, dry pasta that has become a staple of college students since it is cheap and easy to make. The problem is that ramen noodles can become a boring dinner option very quickly. You can spice up Top Ramen by adding fresh vegetables, different meats or mixing in different spices instead of the traditional packet of seasoning. Adding other ingredients to the ramen noodles will add flavor and allow you to keep enjoying Top Ramen for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
-
-
1
Add fresh vegetables to your ramen. You can make ramen in soup form (using the broth) and add fresh veggies such as celery and carrots to the ramen. Or drain the broth and mix in tomatoes and mushrooms for a tasty pasta dish. A little garlic goes a long way in flavoring ramen noodles.
-
2
Use spices. Ramen is a plain pasta, so a wide variety of spices taste delicious with it. Spices such as cayenne or cumin (used sparingly) add a spicy touch to the ramen, while a little dried basil or oregano gives ramen a savory taste.
-
-
3
Add meat to spice up your ramen noodles. Incorporating chopped chicken or ground hamburger meat can add variety to your ramen and provide protein.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images