8 Ways to Transform Your Bulk Ramen

The seasoning foil packet that fits in your pocket has been defining instant ramen over the years. However, to people who purchase large quantities of ramen, there is a whole new world of taste outside of that powdery dust. It is high time to snap out of the sodium-contaminated cage and release the potential of those curly noodles. Think of it as your liberation manifesto and provide eight inventive recipes that rethink bulk ramen as both breakfast hash and an opulent dessert.

The trick of these recipes is that the noodle brick is treated as a flexible product–a kind of pasta, a crispy garnish, or a base of starch. You can make your poor bulk ramen the star of a remarkably varied food show by dumping (or reusing) the seasoning packet, and adopting tricks to imitate other food traditions.

Savory Transformations

1. Crispy Ramen Crusted Chicken

Break un-cooked ramen blocks into a coarse crumb (you can discard the packet or combine a small portion of it into the crumbs to add flavor). Make this crispy breading and use it with chicken tenders or breasts. Coat the chicken with egg wash, roll in the bulk ramen crumbs and bake or pan-fry until it turns golden and cooked through. This gives it a crispy and delicious crust that is much better than breadcrumbs.

2. Ramen Pad Thai

Cook ramen in large quantities. Eggs should be scrambled in wok, and then noodles are added. Serve with a simple, authentic-style sauce consisting of tamarind paste, fish sauce, a pinch of sugar and a pinch of chili flake. Serve garnished with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts and a lime wedge. It is an outrageously good and fast facsimile of the Thai classic.

3. Ramen and Veggie Fritters

Put uncooked ramen noodles which have been broken in a bowl, shredded zucchini or carrots, beaten egg, minced onion and a tablespoon of flour. Add salt, pepper and herbs to taste. Fry teaspoonfuls of mixture in oil until the fritters are all golden brown and have crisped on both sides. As a snack or light meal serve it with a dipping sauce.

International Recipes with a Modern Twist

4. Ramen Alfredo

Cook ramen in large quantities. In a different saucepan, melt the butter, then add the garlic, then combine the heavy cream and the grated parmesan cheese until it becomes a simple Alfredo sauce. Stir the cooked noodles in the creamy sauce, with black pepper and add a little cooked peas or pieces of bacon. It is cheap, hedonistic, and completely delicious.

 5. Mexican Ramen Street Salad

This is a wildcard winner. Put raw ramen into a bowl. Add chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, diced tomatoes, black beans and corn. Make a cool dressing of lime juice, a drop of oil, a grain of chili powder. Combine it all in a refreshing crunchy and different salad that has the Latin flavor.

6. Ramen Carbonara

An Italian classic given a bizarre twist. Prepare bulk ramen noodles and drain. Hot, add at once a raw egg yolk, a great deal of black pepper, and cooked crisp bacon or pancetta. The yolk will be cooked in a silky sauce by the heat of the noodles. Finish with grated cheese.

7. Ramen Burger “Buns”

This is a viral sensation that needs to be tried. Prepare 2 blocks of bulk ramen (toss packets aside) and squeeze into a burger-size patty. Allow to chill and pan-fry until a crispy and golden crust is developed on either side. These firm, crunchy noodle cakes make a delicious burger patty sandwich. It is an awesome feeling.

8. Breakfast Ramen Hash

Add diced potatoes, onions and bell pepper and saute until almost cooked. Break two pieces of uncooked bulk ramen (tried it off the packets) into the pan. Splash in water/broth, and cover, and allow to steam until noodles are tender. Make wells in the hash, crack eggs, wrap up and cook till eggs set. Season with hot sauce.

Conclusion

It is during the trip outside the seasoning packet that bulk ramen comes into its own. There is so much more to these eight recipes to show that this pantry workhorse is one of the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen. Crispy shells, global cuisine, even a dessert, bulk ramen is a blank canvas that you can use to surprise yourself. Open that case, lay the packets aside, and begin making.