Ramen can be made healthier and still taste good. I barely cover the noodles in water, sprinkle about a third of the seasoning over it (the seasoning is mostly salt and artificial flavoring), add a little olive oil and cayenne pepper. Nuke it until it is slightly “al dente” and eat.
You can also use half the noodles and add a few frozen shrimp or leftover cut up chicken pieces.
Top is parmesan cheese to taste.
I’ve made noodle salads with Ramen - take out the seasoning packet and cover the noodles with a vinaigrette dressing plus the seasoning packet - add cabbage and a few other ingredients - leave a few hours so the noodles soften - delicious.
Chop/slice up a hot dog and add to the ramen as it boils!............That used to be my everyday lunch at work!..........
Smart shopping makes a YUGE difference. I've used generic stuff for years, usually costing average two-thirds of name brands, and check the sales aisles every visit.
Dollar General's "Clover Valley" line is often superior to the well knowns, as is much of Wally's "Great Value" stuff.
Indeed. I always “doctor up” my ramen. Some leftover chicken, spinich, and even a hard-boiled egg make it more like the traditional noodle bowl.
Also I use Miso instead of the flavor packet. You are so right! It’s mostly SALT.
We buy $5 Costco cooked chickens, cut the meat and sprinkle into ramen pots. We never use the supplied seasoning, we make our own flavoring and soup base. Also add boiled eggs and some vegetable items. We buy cases of Ramen packages as well as cases of other instant noodle brands. Makes for very inexpensive filling meals.