Recipes for Frozen Ramen Noodles

Safe ways to use frozen ramen noodles past its expiration date

Spicy Ramen Stir-Fry

Spicy Ramen Stir-Fry

A delicious stir-fry recipe that uses expired frozen ramen noodles.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 packs of expired frozen ramen noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the expired frozen ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Add the cooked ramen noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce and sriracha sauce. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
  8. Enjoy this spicy ramen stir-fry!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ramen Noodle Soup

Ramen Noodle Soup

A comforting soup recipe that makes use of expired frozen ramen noodles.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 packs of expired frozen ramen noodles
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup bok choy, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or tofu
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the expired frozen ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth and water to a boil.
  3. Add mushrooms, bok choy, shredded chicken or tofu, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the ramen noodle soup hot.
  7. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful soup!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Crispy Ramen Noodle Salad

Crispy Ramen Noodle Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad made with slightly expired frozen ramen noodles.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 packs of slightly expired frozen ramen noodles
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook the slightly expired frozen ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Add the cooked ramen noodles to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
  6. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Serve the crispy ramen noodle salad as a refreshing side dish or as a light main course.
  8. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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