What Are Ramen noodles and How Can I Use Them?

Wondering what to do with ramen noodles? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 27 recipes to put them to work.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving (43g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 194Calories from Fat 66

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat 3.3g 16%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 498mg 21%

Total Carbohydrate 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 0.3

Protein 4.0g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 1% • Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Ramen noodles are usually found in the soups section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Ramen noodles are a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do ramen noodles weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 serving	43 grams
1 package	85 grams

Soups, Sauces, and Gravies

Soup, cream of celery 97 Soup, cream of chicken 234 Soup, cream of mushroom 483 Soup, french onion 32 Beef bouillon cubes 116 Beef bouillon granules 53 Chicken bouillon, powdered 82 Chicken bouillon cubes 127 Vegetable stock cubes 55 Soup mix 6

In Chinese:	拉面
British (UK) term:
en français:	nouilles ramen
en español:	fideos ramen

Recipes using ramen noodles

There are 27 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Asian Beef & Noodle Soup

Ready in 15 minutes flat, quick and hearty Asian beef noodle soup.

Curly Noodle Dinner

Curly noodle dinner with ground beef, ramen noodles, stewed tomatoes, and corn. A budget-friendly one-pot meal in 25 minutes that feeds 2-3 with just 4 pantry ingredients.

Chinese Beef/Vegetable Casserole

A 30-minute skillet dinner with browned beef, frozen vegetables, and ramen noodles simmered together for a quick, budget-friendly Chinese-inspired weeknight meal the whole family will eat.

Venison Savory Stew

Slow cooker venison stew that runs 12 to 16 hours on low, building deep game flavor with white wine, Worcestershire, lentils, and unpeeled root vegetables for maximum nutrition.

Szechwan Sesame Flavored Noodles

Szechwan sesame noodles pan-fried into a crisp pancake, then drizzled with a hot sesame peanut sauce. The crunchy-outside, soft-inside noodle base with classic Chinese restaurant flavor.

Ramen Supreme

Upgraded ramen noodles stir-fried with cabbage, bell pepper, onion, and diced ham or Spam with red pepper flakes. A budget-friendly, filling dinner that turns instant noodle packets into a real meal.

Asian Beef & Nodles

Quick Asian beef and ramen noodle skillet with frozen veggies and ginger, ready in 20 minutes for busy weeknights.

Ramen Pasta Salad

Cold ramen noodle salad with shredded cabbage, cheddar cheese, and a tangy vinegar-mustard dressing. A crunchy, budget-friendly side dish that chills in under an hour.

Oriental Chicken with Cashew Nuts

Chicken with cashew nuts in a hoisin and sherry sauce with mushrooms and water chestnuts, served over ramen noodles. A quick Asian-style stir-fry with a glossy, savory-sweet sauce and crunchy cashews added at the last second.

Ramen Noodles

Dorm-room ramen upgraded with a fried egg, crumbled breakfast sausage, scallions, and a hit of hot sauce and soy. A fast, filling 20-minute bowl of comfort.

Ramen Cabbage Salad

Crunchy ramen cabbage salad with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and a tangy ramen seasoning vinaigrette. A no-cook potluck favorite with addictive crunch in every bite.

Oriental Noodle Skillet

Four-ingredient ramen noodle skillet with cooked chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and butter. Pantry-friendly 15-minute dinner that turns two packs of instant noodles into a real meal.

10-Minute Shrimp Soup

Shrimp ramen soup ready in 10 minutes. Asian-flavor ramen noodles simmered with carrots, scallions, and shrimp for a fast, slurpable weeknight bowl. Pantry shortcut dinner.

Easy Chinese Pasta Salad

Start off your summer barbecues with this scrumptious Chinese-style pasta salad that your whole family will enjoy!

Teriyaki Pork with Ramen, Napa & Shredded Carrot

Turn leftover teriyaki pork into a quick wok dinner with ramen noodles, crisp napa cabbage and shredded carrots in a savory teriyaki broth. A smart 35-minute leftover makeover.

Japanese Noodles & Pork

Japanese pork ramen stir-fry: pork-flavored ramen noodles tossed with pan-fried pork and Japanese mixed vegetables in a soy-spiked pan sauce. Pantry weeknight meal in 25 minutes.

Mushroom-Cheese Ramen Noodles

Mushroom cheese ramen noodles made with cream of mushroom soup and melted cheese on top. A three-ingredient comfort meal for college budgets and busy weeknights.

Smoked Sausage Stir-Fry

Smoked sausage stir-fried with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peppers, and onions, tossed with ramen noodles and soy sauce. A fast, filling stir-fry dinner in 40 minutes.

Asian Beef & Noodles

Quick Asian beef and ramen noodle stir-fry with ground beef, frozen vegetables, and ginger. A budget-friendly weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes that the whole family will love.

Ramen Chicken Salad

Crunchy ramen chicken salad with shredded cabbage, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and a tangy soy-vinegar dressing made from the ramen seasoning packets.

Chinese Coleslaw a la Poggi

Crunchy Chinese coleslaw with crispy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds tossed in a tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. Perfect potluck side ready in 30 minutes.

Cat Poop Cookies

Whole wheat cookies shaped like cat poop, rolled in Grape-Nuts, and served in a litter box. Two dough options: chocolate or gingerbread. The ultimate gross-out Halloween party hit!

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Chinese cabbage salad with crunchy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds in a warm sesame-rice vinegar dressing. A potluck favorite with serious crunch.