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bowl of ramen noodles cooked in microwave with chopsticks
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How to Cook Ramen Noodles in the Microwave

You can cook ramen noodles in the microwave in a matter of minutes with this easy recipe for microwave ramen. Perfect for meal prep or an instant meal!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Dee
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • microwave oven

Ingredients

  • 1 packet ramen noodles or ramen noodle soup
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Pour 2 cups water into a microwaveable bowl
  • Place ramen packet into the water. Discard flavor packet
  • Cover bowl, and microwave ramen noodles for 2 minutes. Stir, then cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute or until noodles are done to your liking
  • Drain most of the liquid if using noodles only, and add desired seasonings

Notes

See post for ways to flavor the ramen.
If you want ramen noodle soup, use your favorite broth and don't drain the liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg