Cooking Instant Noodles by Boiling
Make sure the water in the pot is completely boiling before putting the instant noodles in. Boiling noodles in water that is not fully boiling can make them soggy and ruin their texture. Follow the instructions on the instant noodle packaging to know the recommended boiling time. Usually, boiling instant noodles for about 2-5 minutes is enough. If you like chewy noodle texture, you can boil it for 3 minutes, while if you prefer softer noodles, you can boil it for 5 minutes. Boiling noodles for too long can make them too soggy.
Also, do not discard the boiling water. The boiling water of instant noodles contains some vitamins and the flavor of the instant noodles. There is no need to dispose of the boiling water unless there is a specific reason. Using the same instant noodle boiling water for noodle soup can also enhance the flavor. Noodles can be boiled directly or added with seasonings like salt, oil, or soy sauce. To improve the taste and nutrition of instant noodles, add additional ingredients such as vegetables, eggs, meat, or additional seasonings according to taste. This will provide variety and increase the nutritional value of instant noodles.
Cooking Instant Noodles by Stir-Frying
Prepare the ingredients, such as instant noodles, instant noodle seasoning, additional ingredients according to taste, like vegetables, eggs, meat, etc. Also, prepare oil for stir-frying. Once all the ingredients are ready, start by boiling the instant noodles according to the instructions on the packaging. After they are cooked, drain and set aside. Prepare additional ingredients such as vegetables, eggs, or meat to be stir-fried with the noodles. Cut the additional ingredients as desired.
After that, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat until the oil is hot. Stir-fry the instant noodle seasoning and other additional ingredients until fragrant and cooked. Start by stir-frying ingredients that require more time to cook, such as tougher meats or vegetables. Once the additional ingredients are cooked, add the boiled noodles to the pan.
Mix the noodles with the seasoning and additional ingredients until well combined and the noodles are coated with the seasoning. Stir-fry the noodles and additional ingredients for a few minutes until the noodles are warmed through and mixed with the seasoning and additional ingredients. Serve the stir-fried noodles with additional ingredients like chopped green onions or fried shallots according to taste.
Cooking Noodles in Broth
Noodles are cooked in broth or sauce. Examples are noodle soup, boiled noodles, and chicken noodles. Noodles are cooked until soft in the broth. First, make the broth. Boil chicken, beef, or fish bones in water until boiling. Remove any foam and floating debris. Season with garlic, pepper, and salt. Cook until the broth thickens and the flavor is rich. Then cook the noodles. Boil the noodles until tender but not too soft. Remove and drain. Pour hot broth into a bowl. Add noodles, vegetables, and other ingredients according to taste. Sprinkle with fried shallots.
There are also several other noodle soup recipes. There is Noodle Soup with Instant Noodle Seasoning. To make it, boil the noodles until cooked. Stir-fry the instant noodle seasoning and other additional ingredients until fragrant. Add the noodles to the prepared broth. Add vegetables, eggs, and other additional ingredients according to taste. Serve the hot noodle soup with sprinkles of fried shallots or chopped green onions. Additionally, there is Curry Noodle Soup. To make it, soak the noodles until soft, then drain. For the curry soup, boil chicken bones until boiling, add ginger and garlic, cook until the chicken broth is released. Arrange noodles, eggs, vegetables, and meat in a bowl, then pour the curry soup on top.
Also, try Seaweed Noodle Soup. To make it, steep dried egg noodles in boiling water until soft, then drain. Put the broth in a pot, add wakame and cook until the wakame is tender. Add garlic, miso, chili powder, sweet corn, and green onions. Serve the noodles with hot broth. Equally delicious is Peanut Sauce Noodle Soup. To make it, stir-fry garlic until fragrant, add green onions, then pour broth. Add vegetables, meatballs, and sausages, then add noodles. Serve the noodle soup with a sprinkle of fried shallots.
Cooking Noodles by Baking
Noodles are baked or roasted with other ingredients, such as fried dumpling noodles and roasted dumpling noodles. To make baked noodles, prepare ingredients like instant noodles, instant noodle seasoning, additional ingredients according to taste, like vegetables, eggs, meat, etc. Then, oil for stir-frying. Once the ingredients are ready, start by boiling the instant noodles according to the instructions on the packaging. After they are cooked, drain and set aside.
Prepare additional ingredients. Cut vegetables and other additional ingredients according to taste. Stir-fry the instant noodle seasoning and other additional ingredients until fragrant. Once the seasoning and additional ingredients are cooked, add the noodles to a greased baking dish. Bake the noodles in the oven at a certain temperature until they are crispy and golden brown. Serve the baked noodles with a sprinkle of fried shallots or chopped green onions according to taste.
Cooking Noodles by Steaming
Noodles are steamed with vegetables and seasonings in a covered container, such as gravy noodles. Boil water in a pot until boiling. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare instant noodles according to the instructions on the packaging. After the water is boiling, place the instant noodles in a steaming container. Arrange the instant noodles neatly in the container, making sure they are not stacked on top of each other.
Place the noodle container on top of the pot with boiling water, making sure the container is not submerged in water. Cover the pot tightly and steam the noodles for several minutes until they are cooked and tender. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the container from the pot and set aside. Stir-fry the instant noodle seasoning and add additional ingredients according to taste. Pour the seasoning and additional ingredients over the steamed noodles. Mix well and serve the noodles with broth and additional ingredients on top.
