Ramen Noodles are cheap yet so easy to turn into a hearty meal. Here are 30 fantastic and easy Ramen Noodle Recipes for you to try for your next easy, delicious meal!
When I first my Asian Ramen Noodle Salad, ramen noodles were on my list to pick up at the store. And – correct me if I’m wrong – it’s impossible to purchase just one package. I always buy at least two or three for a quick lunch with poached eggs, spinach and hot sauce.
You’ll want to browse all of the recipes below, but here are a few suggestions for easy additions in just a few seconds:
But there are so many other amazing ramen noodle recipes out there (wait until you see the dessert, yowza!) that I decided to put some of my favorites together.
CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLES
This Easy Ramen Noodle recipe with chicken and flavorful stir-fry sauce takes only 20 minutes to make and is a perfect mid-week dinner.
Prep: 15min
Total: 25min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 100 g
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 100 g, calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1724 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g
Ingredients:
- 200 grams Boneless Chicken Thigh (Cut into cubes)
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion (Sliced)
- 1 Cup Broccoli Floret
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Carrot (Cut into Julliens)
- 3 Blocks Ramen Noodles
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Rice Wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or Any Red Hot Sauce ((optional))
- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Pepper as per taste (For the heat)
- Chili sauce ((optional) for extra heat)
Instruction:
- Start with making the stir-fry sauce. Add all the ingredients mentioned under the sauce, in a jar or a mixing bowl. Keep aside.
- Boil Instant ramen noodles as per instructions in the package.(~ 1 minute)
- In a pan heat oil. Add minced garlic and sliced Onion. Cook until the onion softens.
- Add chicken thigh pieces. Cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat.
- Add the stir-fry sauce, followed by bell pepper,broccoli florets and Carrot. Mix everything well. Let it cook till vegetables are crispy (~ minutes)
- Just when the sauce starts to thicken up, add water and ramen blocks. let it cook for a couple of minutes.Then flip and break any bigger chunk of ramen. cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with spring onion. Serve Immediately.
Chicken Vegetable Ramen Noodles
Recipe video above. A great quick Asian ramen noodle recipe that’s jam packed with a surprising amount of vegetables! Caramelise the chicken well – makes all the difference. Switch veg as desired. Also see the ground beef / mince version – Asian Beef Ramen Noodles.
Prep: 10min
Total: 18min
Yield: 3
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 836 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles (, discard seasoning (Note 1))
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 onion (, sliced)
- 200g / 7oz chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces ((Note 2))
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
- 1 carrot (, cut into matchsticks)
- 1 small red capsicum / bell pepper (, sliced )
- 2 cups cabbage (, finely sliced (any type))
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 3))
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce ((or Hoisin, Note 4))
- 2 tsp Hoisin sauce ((or more Oyster sauce))
- 1 tbsp Mirin ((Note 5))
- Finely sliced green onion / shallots
Instruction:
- Mix Sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
- Add chicken and cook just until the outside mostly changes from pink to white.
- Add Sauce and cook for 1 minute until chicken is quite caramelised.
- Add carrot and capsicum, cook for 1 minute (chicken should now be nicely caramelised, see video).
- Push chicken and veg to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
- When the water starts simmering on the edges, leave noodles for 45 seconds then turn.
- Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the chicken and veg.
- Add cabbage, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 6)
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
The BEST Ramen Recipe! Traditional Shoyu Ramen
FAQ
What can I mix with ramen noodles?
- Miso paste.
- Chili bean sauce.
- Thai curry paste.
- Japanese curry powder.
- Fish sauce.
- Harissa.
- Vinegar.
- Ponzu.
What is the best thing to put in ramen noodles?
- Sriracha. For those looking to add a different kind of kick in the form of heat, Sriracha is your option! …
- Peanut Butter. …
- Dried Seaweed. …
- Furikake. …
- Kimchi. …
- Miso Paste. …
- Soy Sauce. …
- Eggs.
How do you make ramen noodles taste better?
- Switch up Your Broth. The first thing is to change up your broth. …
- Add an Egg. …
- Toss in Some Veggies. …
- Stir in Togarashi Chili Pepper or Chili Oil. …
- Add a Splash of Soy Sauce. …
- Add Some Peanut Butter. …
- Peruse Your Spice Cabinet. …
- Butter and Brown Sugar.