Copycat oriental ramen is quite easy to make. All you really need is some packaged ramen noodles, but you shouldn’t use the seasoning packets they provide. You can also use soba or udon noodles, but if you want to copy oriental ramen, these thin packaged ramen noodles are the best choice. I recommend getting a value pack of chicken ramen noodles that are very cheap, and you'll use the noodles only, no seasoning.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese, Korean
Keyword Ramen, Vegan
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $5
Ingredients
4packages of 3 oz ramen noodlesany flavor will do, as you’re not using the seasoning packets
1tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
1tbspsoy sauce
¼tspground gingeruse ½ tsp if you want a stronger flavor
¼tspturmeric
1tspsalt
½tspblack pepper
Instructions
Fill a pot with water and wait until it starts to boil. Add the noodles and let them cook according to package instructions.
In the meantime, combine all the seasoning ingredients.
Once the noodles are almost cooked, stir in the seasoning ingredients and cook for about a minute or 2.
Notes
It’s a straightforward recipe, right? The key to making oriental or soy sauce-flavored noodles is to use the seasonings I mentioned. Those are the base of oriental noodles, but you don’t have all the additives. If you want to make the recipe vegan, use vegan noodles such as Nongshim vegan noodles or buckwheat soba noodles that are gluten-free and certified vegan.