How To Cook Ramen Noodles In The Microwave?
Wondering how to cook ramen noodles in the microwave?
- Put water in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Break the ramen and put it in the hot water and back to microwave for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, add seasoning and hot ramen water (depending on how thick you like it).
- Add ramen and stir.
So, ramen noodles. The microwave. Seems simple enough, right? Just put the two together, and you’ll have a delicious, hearty, albeit not that healthy, meal on your hands.
What most people don’t know is that there is a whole bunch of ways to make your microwave noodles stand out and taste better than ever before.
If you want to find out how to make the most delicious instant ramen of your life, just keep on reading!
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How To Make Ramen Noodles In The Microwave?
There are a few ways to cook ramen noodles in the microwave, and some ways are easier than others. On the other hand, some ways are more interesting than others.
Here is an interesting but still really simple way to make ramen noodles in the microwave!
- Put 1 or 2 cups of water into a microwave-safe bowl and place it in the microwave.
- Microwave it for three minutes at full heat. The water is going to act as a broth.
- After the three minutes are up, carefully take the bowl out of the microwave. Don’t worry if you don’t see water boiling. It’s completely normal! Boiling water from the microwave doesn’t produce steam or bubbles.
- While your water is still in the microwave, break up the ramen noodles, place them in a separate bowl, and pour the seasoning packets over them.
- Once you take the water out of the microwave oven, pour it over the broken noodles and cover the bowl with a plate for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir it from time to time, so the seasoning is evenly mixed.
After the five minutes are up, all that is left to do is grab your chopsticks and enjoy a delicious meal!
How To Make Ramen Noodles In The Microwave With Egg?
Ramen noodles are a quick and easy fix for a hungry stomach, but there are at least a hundred ways to make them better and more original.
One way, which is a personal favorite of mine, is to crack an egg and add it to the mix while the ramen is cooking. Your instant ramen becomes just instantly better!
For the tips and tricks of how to cook instant ramen noodles with egg, just follow these steps:
- Put on a small pot of water and wait for it to boil.
- When it starts to boil, add the ramen seasoning packet into the boiling water. Feel free to add other seasonings like garlic powder or chili sauce to the mix as well.
- Once you’ve spiced it up, add the ramen and bring the boiling water to a simmer.
- Watch for when the noodles begin to soften, and crack an egg into the water.
- At this point, you can add some frozen or fresh vegetables to the mix. Even meat if you like!
- Make sure you bring the heat up once you add all the ingredients, so you get a poached egg.
Once the egg is poached and the ramen softens, all that’s left to say is congratulations! You’re all done with a hearty meal right for the taking!
How To Cook Instant Noodles In The Microwave?
Well, it’s pretty easy to cook instant noodles in the microwave, but you’ll need a few things, to begin with. The first is the instant noodles (obviously), and the second is water. You can get instant noodles in pretty much any grocery store or ramen shop, whichever is nearest.
Once you have these, you’re good to go. Just follow these simple steps!
- Take the instant noodles out of the bag and break them up.
- Once they’re broken into smaller pieces, place the broken noodles into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Place the microwave-safe bowl in the microwave and cook for one minute.
- Take them out, stir them a bit and place them back into the microwave for another 30s or a minute, depending on how soft you want them to be.
- Remove the noodles from the microwave. Be careful. The microwave-safe bowl is hot, so make sure to use gloves!
Don’t forget to add and mix the seasoning packets into your instant noodles.
For additional flavor, try adding a vegetable, some chopped herbs, or sesame oil on top of your noodles.
How To Make Instant Noodles In The Microwave?
Cooking instant noodles in the microwave can be quite easy, but maybe it’s time to step up your game just a bit. Here is a fantastic but still quick way to make your instant meal a little better.
Before getting your packaged ramen, there are a few other steps. Here they are:
- Take a vegetable mix, put it in a pot, and add two cups of water. The best vegetables for this recipe are green onions, garlic, bell peppers, and bean sprouts.
- Season and mix the vegetables to your liking.
- Cook them at a low temperature for 5- 10 minutes and make sure the water doesn’t evaporate. You’ll need it!
- Now it’s time to break the instant noodles up into smaller pieces and put them in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Pour the vegetable broth over the ramen and place it in the microwave.
- Set the timer at 3 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, carefully remove the noodles from the microwave oven and mix in the vegetables.
- Let the noodles sit for a few minutes, so no tongue burning takes place.
After they have cooled off a bit, your instant lunch is done and looking just a bit healthier than before!
How To Make Ramen Cup Noodles In The MIcrowave?
Technically, ramen cup noodles can be microwaved by following basic instant ramen recipes. However, we recommend you avoid cooking ramen noodles in this way altogether.
The problem is that even though polystyrene and styrofoam ramen cups are technically microwave-safe, they can still be harmful to your health.
The biggest problem is that microwaving ramen in a styrofoam cup makes the cup release harmful BPA chemicals, which then make their way into your ramen, making it unsafe to eat.
So to avoid potential health risks and have you eat your ramen in due time, place it in a microwave-safe bowl before cooking!
How To Make Perfect Ramen Noodles In The Microwave?
To cook ramen noodles to perfection, you’ll need more than just the noodles.
Don’t despair. You can get everything you need from microwave ramen to spices and vegetables at your nearest grocery store. Once you’ve gotten the top ramen, preferred vegetables, eggs, and spices, it’s time to start (instant) cooking!
First things first. Leave the instant ramen noodles on the side for now. We’ll use them, I promise.
- Put a little pot of hot water on the stove. When it boils, place an egg into the pot.
- We’re looking for a soft-boiled egg, so let it boil for 5-10 minutes. If you think you’ll lose track of time, set a timer.
- Put 1 or 2 cups of water into a microwave-safe bowl and place it in the microwave.
- Microwave it for three minutes at full heat. The water is going to act as a broth.
- While the egg is softening and the water is in the microwave, break the ramen noodles into a separate cup and mix in the flavor packet.
- Pour the microwaved water over the ramen noodles and cover them with a plate for 4-5 minutes.
- Once time is up for the egg, peel the boiled egg carefully and leave it to cool off for a few minutes.
- Now it’s time to chop the vegetables! The best vegetable mix to use as scallions, green onions, and bean sprouts.
- Take the lid off the noodles and mix in the vegetables and soft boiled egg.
If you wish, you can always add the sauce packet from the instant noodles.
However, if you wish to make them your ramen noodles, try adding a different sauce. We recommend hot sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin, or even sriracha sauce! Whatever works best for you!
How To Make Cheesy Ramen Noodles In The Microwave?
This one may sound complicated, but it’s really quite simple, and with our easy recipes, there’s really nothing to fear! The only thing you need is cheese!
And ramen, of course, but that was kind of a given.
Here are the cooking instructions:
- Break the instant ramen up into smaller pieces and place it in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Pour the seasoning packet over the noodles and add two cups of water to the bowl.
- Place the ramen in the microwave. Set the timer for 2 minutes and the microwave at full heat.
- After two minutes, take the noodles out of the microwave and pour grained cheese over them. Any cheese will do. Just make sure you like it!
Because of the heat from the noodles, the cheese will melt instantly, giving you a plateful of perfect cheesy ramen noodles.
Enjoy!
How Do I Make Ramen In The Microwave?
There are two basic ways to approach this problem.
You can choose to put either the ramen and water in the microwave together or just put the water on its own.
In the first case, set the timer to 3 minutes and the microwave heat to high. Don’t forget to mix in the seasoning pack before putting the noodles in the microwave!
If you opt for option number two, let the water boil for three minutes in the microwave and then pour it over the ramen. Seal the bowl with a lid or plate and leave it for 4-5 minutes.
Any method you choose will leave you with a bowl of delicious ramen in the end!
Is It Bad To Cook Ramen In The Microwave?
Like almost all things in life, cooking instant ramen in the microwave isn’t bad if you do it correctly.
There are a few tips and tricks to help.
For one, always add water to your instant ramen before putting it in the microwave. Remember, the more water you add, the softer the ramen will be!
Second, try to add other ingredients to your instant noodles. Vegetables or a poached egg can really make a difference!
Last on the list is maybe the most important. Don’t cook your instant ramen in a styrofoam cup! Styrofoam cups will melt in the microwave and release dangerous BPA chemicals into the ramen.
Why Can You Not Microwave Ramen Noodles?
Well, I don’t know why you can’t microwave ramen noodles. There are a bunch of different ways of doing it!
You can either microwave the noodles with the water or microwave the water on its own. If you opt for the second approach, just pour the boiling water over the ramen and leave the bowl sealed for 4-5 minutes.
Remember, the only time you can’t microwave ramen noodles is if they’re in a styrofoam cup. This can be harmful to your health since styrofoam is not actually microwave-safe!
Summary
Now you know how to cook ramen noodles in the microwave. And not only that – now you know how to make a first-class late-night dinner with a simple ingredient such as noodles. Whether it be adding an egg, some vegetables, or cheese, with our recipes and your skillset, your noodles are guaranteed to stand out!