How Do You Make Instant Ramen Noodles More Interesting Than Just Adding Hot Water?
Back when I was an inept college student cook, I was quite an instant ramen connoisseur. I dabbled in all sorts of different brands and flavors from various Asian countries. Some of them came with dehydrated veggies and meats and fancy sauces – the larger the number of packets of stuff included, the better tasting (and more expensive) it was. Finally, in the name of frugality, I settled for buying cheap no-frills ramen and adding my own veggies and meats. This article presents some of the things I came up with. Frozen vegetables are an easy addition to any pot of instant ramen noodles. They come in a wide variety in the frozen food section of any grocery store. Corn, peas, carrots, broccoli, green beans, onions, all of these come pre-chopped for added convenience – and because they’re frozen, they keep for a long time. Pour out just the amount you need, tie the rest of the bag closed with a twist tie, and put it back in the freezer until next time. Buy the economy-sized packs to save m
