Those cheap little packages of dried noodle blocks that totally sustained you while writing your thesis? (Postmodern feminist theory FTW!) Well, turns out that there are plenty of delicious ways to cook them. Here, eight of our favorite ramen recipes that go way beyond the microwave.
8 Ways to Turn Instant Ramen into a Gourmet Meal
A $2 dollar pack of noodles can go a long way
The Rustic Willow
15-minute Ramen And Vegetable Stir-fry
Get outta the way, lo mein.
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Thai Chicken Ramen
This Japanese dish gets a Thai flavor kick.
Ramen Burrito
Who needs rice, anyway?
Crunchy Ramen And Chicken Salad
If you can pick up carrot slices with chopsticks, we applaud you.
Homemade Spicy Ramen With Tofu
OK, back to soup.
Ramen Burger
Assuming buns aren’t really your thing.
Crock-pot Caramelized Pork Ramen Soup
Isn’t your slow cooker a godsend?
Ramen Mac And Cheese
Welp, we’re officially done with the bright orange stuff.