Instant Ramen Upgrades | Basics with Babish

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Today we're seeing just how much lemonade we can make with one of life's most ubiquitous lemons, mountains of instant ramen. A favorite of damn near everyone at some point in their life, ramen is capable of being the backdrop to many ingredients you may have around the pantry or fridge even as you're reading this. Which, if you are, thank you for reading this, you are going the extra mile.
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  • @cathe196
    @cathe196 Жыл бұрын

    I admire this man’s determination to both carbonara everything and flip off those Italian chefs at the same time.

  • @songohan3321

    @songohan3321

    Жыл бұрын

    Then they gonna make a 30 minute angry rant video.

  • @dansattah

    @dansattah

    Жыл бұрын

    @@songohan3321 I haven't really been paying much attention to Babish's channel recently. Are there actual critiques like this?

  • @alverygrissom2544

    @alverygrissom2544

    Жыл бұрын

    i admire this man's courage, because he won't escape us for long

  • @Danirio96

    @Danirio96

    Жыл бұрын

    Hate those guys. Obviously he's probably not doing 100% true to original but even two towns from the birthplace of a dish they make it different how about a continent. Probably those italians won't replicate some traditional dish from the US or even France. At this point they are a sad meme

  • @Alex-vl1mk

    @Alex-vl1mk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dansattah they appear everywhere on any cooking video. Idk why Italians choose to be so obnoxious

  • @michenerkruse
    @michenerkruse Жыл бұрын

    I really love the old school babish feel. I love the babish culinary universe, but sometimes I just want Andrew to walk us through a couple basic recipes in a simple kitchen setting.

  • @Izzy-bq1rc

    @Izzy-bq1rc

    Жыл бұрын

    J Kenji Lopez Alt has a great channel, it’s largely unedited and varying in complexity. All his recipes that I’ve tried have been great

  • @Deathraze1

    @Deathraze1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Izzy-bq1rc Kenji is the best

  • @Gojeto346

    @Gojeto346

    Жыл бұрын

    I hate the babish universe, it went from a relatable home chef to Bon Appetit Jr. i unsubbed the day I realized I had gone like a week without seeing Andrew himself upload.

  • @bichen-up-ur

    @bichen-up-ur

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Gojeto346 i see an asian dish on the channel then see who’s cooking and find something else.

  • @XYZ8901000

    @XYZ8901000

    Жыл бұрын

    +

  • @mpwarkk2601
    @mpwarkk2601 Жыл бұрын

    Babish swirling ramen like pasta was like my dad eating spaghetti with chopsticks

  • @darkmatter9643

    @darkmatter9643

    Жыл бұрын

    Your father… he’s a monster

  • @Ben-rz9cf

    @Ben-rz9cf

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm a true man of culture so I eat Mexican food with chopsticks

  • @ZaxorVonSkyler

    @ZaxorVonSkyler

    Жыл бұрын

    @はんじろ You haven't lived until You've eaten ice cream with chopsticks it is a game changer!

  • @Wanderer24

    @Wanderer24

    Жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of the time I decided to eat cheese balls with chopsticks

  • @carbonice8283

    @carbonice8283

    Жыл бұрын

    …I see this while I eat spaghetti with chopsticks, are you in my walls?

  • @VERsingthegamez
    @VERsingthegamez Жыл бұрын

    You should do more college budget kinds of recipe's to help people save money while also getting a great meal option.

  • @neahantwine2512

    @neahantwine2512

    Жыл бұрын

    Yess he should

  • @briansmith1765

    @briansmith1765

    Жыл бұрын

    Budget with Babish

  • @shelbypowell9919

    @shelbypowell9919

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re looking for Struggle Meals with Frankie Celenza

  • @harrybitternoff1923

    @harrybitternoff1923

    Жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @aldar8240

    @aldar8240

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shelbypowell9919 surprisingly, having multiple sources of information is more valuable than only having one

  • @lisapop5219
    @lisapop5219 Жыл бұрын

    Ramen moves up to a meal with the addition of almost any canned or leftover meat & veg. Our favorite is spicy Korean Ramen, fried hot & spicy spam chunks, onions, zucchini or squash, garlic & mushrooms with a little more broth to make it like a soup. It's so versatile that you don't even have to use the packets & create all kinds of concoctions.

  • @TheGreatDrake

    @TheGreatDrake

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah my go to ramen meal is to slice and heat up some leftover steak or roast either beef or pork doesn't mix into a couple packs of beef ramen and add a couple fried eggs.

  • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley

    @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley

    Жыл бұрын

    Though I hate most spicy foods, zucchini, squash, and mushrooms, that still sounds amazing 😂. But I'm going to take a look around my local Walmart to maybe find some other vegetables that I like and can pair with it. I sadly have never considered adding veggies to my ramen and I definitely don't eat enough of them, so thank you for the idea!

  • @Saito57G

    @Saito57G

    Жыл бұрын

    Mmm Budae jjigae is no joke, it's amazing how you can utilize stuff like this

  • @Faetter-Blobs-Filmbiks

    @Faetter-Blobs-Filmbiks

    Жыл бұрын

    Spam is dogfood

  • @rivkatadjer

    @rivkatadjer

    Жыл бұрын

    My go-to is Spicy Korean Ramen with some Vegetables, either leftover ground beef or Hot Dogs, and two eggs. Absolutely hits different

  • @camdencope6373
    @camdencope6373 Жыл бұрын

    Can't believe no one does a really brothy ramen. Like a full on soup with the ramen that needs a fairly deep bowl

  • @bigdingus6052

    @bigdingus6052

    Жыл бұрын

    it's called ramen noodle SOUP!!! draining ramen is a cardinal sin

  • @ijustquitmyjob

    @ijustquitmyjob

    Жыл бұрын

    for real!! & the wide shallow bowls just lose all the heat immediately too 🤦‍♀

  • @EraidFreefire

    @EraidFreefire

    Жыл бұрын

    I was also wondering where the broth or all the liquid went to. It's like huh?!?! I came here for Ramen soup hacks not ramen pasta hacks.🤔

  • @ashleydaniels4091

    @ashleydaniels4091

    Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on very brothy Ramen noodles and would smother them in saltiness until all the liquid was gone lol never even considered just using less water and having noodles.

  • @therussmort259

    @therussmort259

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya it was seriously disappointing there just make pasta at this point without the broth

  • @rkmugen
    @rkmugen Жыл бұрын

    The Ramen-ara's no joke. That kept me going when I was in college too! Btw, have you ever added some Cajun or Creole seasoning to your shrimp ramen? It's great too if you can add fried okra and garnish with sliced green/spring onions, and a dash of cayenne hot sauce. Edit: I made my own Cajun/Creole seasonings by scratch because I needed to watch my sodium intake.

  • @fizzpopwow

    @fizzpopwow

    Жыл бұрын

    Can I score a recipe for your seasoning? I never turn down the opportunity to up my Creole seasoning game.

  • @JiMMyRoxks

    @JiMMyRoxks

    Жыл бұрын

    Same!!!! I had to watch my sodium intake so I make my own seasonings as well!

  • @rkmugen

    @rkmugen

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@fizzpopwow I'm sorry, but I actually don't have a written recipe with instructions, since I based my blend off of the ingredient list from a discontinued bottle of "Cajun" seasoning from Archer Farms (ie. Target's private label), and also adjusted everything to suit my own personal taste. The date on the bottle I have says '2008', so they definitely don't make this specific blend anymore. Also, I'm fully aware that Cajun seasoning is really just salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, and black+white pepper, while Creole seasoning can begin with a Cajun seasoning base, PLUS some dry herbs (usually an Italian herb blend). The first ingredient listed on the bottle is _*sea salt*_, but I omitted that from my blend, since I wanted to be able to add the salt, separately from the spice blend. I also omitted sugar, since the sweetness from my particular dry basil is plenty sweet as-is. Please also note that I've changed the order in which the ingredients are listed, as they are in DECREASING order, in terms of ratios. For example, since onion is at the top of the list, my recipe has more onion than garlic, and more garlic, compared to cayenne pepper, and so on. All that being said, here is the ingredient list: +onion (ie. dry onion flakes, granulated onion, or onion powder) +garlic (granulated garlic, or garlic powder) +cayenne pepper +sweet paprika +black pepper (whole black peppercorns, or freshly-ground black pepper; OR 3-color peppercorn medley) +mustard seeds +dry oregano +dry thyme +dry sweet basil +crushed red pepper flakes +allspice -- My own additions to the above list, but also in decreasing order/ratios: +celery seeds +chili powder +smoked paprika Add all of the above into an electric spice grinder and grind until everything is into a fine/medium-fine powder. At that point, you can add either an amount of rosemary powder and/or some coarsely-ground dry rosemary needles, depending on whether or not you want some texture contrast.

  • @robspiess

    @robspiess

    Жыл бұрын

    Poor(er?) man's ramen-ara uses cut up hotdogs instead of bacon.

  • @fizzpopwow

    @fizzpopwow

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rkmugen Hey thank you so much! I really like what you're slinging in your kitchen. I wrote this all down to stick in my spice recipe bo. Especially the additions sound great.That's a great kind thing you did, I appreciate you.

  • @fattdamon5342
    @fattdamon5342 Жыл бұрын

    I make one pretty regularly. Chicken ramen base, drain off most of the water. Add a glob of chunky peanut butter, soy sauce, chili garlic etc, really any Asian sauces play here. Throw in some chopped grilled chicken and greens as you see fit. Thai peanut ramen chicken ramen. Deliciousness in 10 mins.

  • @megxxns2657

    @megxxns2657

    Жыл бұрын

    lemon/lime juice is also great with this to cut a little richness from the peanut butter!

  • @jessicashisler105

    @jessicashisler105

    Жыл бұрын

    Came here to see if anyone else was on the peanut butter ramen train! I like seasoning packet, a little soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, the biggest dollop of peanut butter, little sesame oil and a bit of sugar. Once my sauce is heated up I add in the noodles and some broccoli florets. Top with kimchi. Boom. It's been my go to dinner this last week while I wait for our furniture/house stuff to be delivered to our new house haha

  • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley

    @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley

    Жыл бұрын

    I know different countries have different types of peanut butter. American peanut butter is sweet and salty, is the one you use the same? And does that make the ramen taste sweet?

  • @DaniJHollis

    @DaniJHollis

    Жыл бұрын

    Josh Scherer calls it "White Trash Pad Thai"

  • @jessicashisler105

    @jessicashisler105

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley it depends! If I get Jif or something similar I don’t need to add sugar. But there are lots of peanut butters that are just peanuts and salt - when I use something unsweetened I feel a little bit of sugar helps balance everything out.

  • @ianm1049
    @ianm1049 Жыл бұрын

    Since some of these leave you with extra ramen flavoring packets, might i suggest adding them (or part of them if you want to be subtle) to your next omelette or scrambled eggs. Tastes amazing! 😋

  • @roxymanasquan9087

    @roxymanasquan9087

    Жыл бұрын

    I added a packet to my rice cooker the last time I made a small batch of rice. It was the best!!

  • @Talmorne

    @Talmorne

    Жыл бұрын

    I quite often make fried rice with any leftover ramen seasoning i might have or even add it to sauces (like spaghetti sauce with some spicy Korean noodle seasoning to add a kick)

  • @narazdjgirl

    @narazdjgirl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roxymanasquan9087 I'm definitely trying this since I eat rice often

  • @MythicFox

    @MythicFox

    Жыл бұрын

    Oooh, I've never thought of that. When I have extra packets of ramen seasoning, sometimes I use them to make chip dip. Mix one up with a cup of mayo and a cup of sour cream. Adjust seasoning to base proportions to taste, obviously.

  • @jbaby362

    @jbaby362

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MythicFox oh that sounds lovely!

  • @TreyMcDonaldAnimator
    @TreyMcDonaldAnimator Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite ramen hacks is this Miyazaki ramen - it's regularly made ramen with an egg beaten into the broth and topped with sautéed shitake mushrooms. I add green onion and a sprinkling of sesame seed oil to it and... man, if you want a satisfying late nite dish, that's one of them. Even with my slight egg allergy.

  • @a_headless_chicken

    @a_headless_chicken

    Жыл бұрын

    Dang... having an egg allergy must be egghausting.

  • @TreyMcDonaldAnimator

    @TreyMcDonaldAnimator

    Жыл бұрын

    @@a_headless_chicken --_______-- ... yeah.

  • @Guzioo

    @Guzioo

    6 ай бұрын

    Appreciate people like you just giving out a nice food hack/recipe to try

  • @christopheralleman8373
    @christopheralleman8373 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Babish, wondering if you could do a spices video sometime? I know it's a very general topic, but I'd love to learn about how each of the major spices are used in cooking.

  • @rebeccafoster-faith6647

    @rebeccafoster-faith6647

    Жыл бұрын

    ChefJonKung did a series on spices. look in the KZread Shorts.

  • @Me547

    @Me547

    Жыл бұрын

    This would be amazing. I have a very full spice cabinet with a few go-to spices and a whole lot of nonsense I’ve only used once. It would be great to see Babish help people avoid my folly.

  • @ashleyshanks6821

    @ashleyshanks6821

    8 ай бұрын

    I'd like to see this, myself

  • @andriealinsangao613

    @andriealinsangao613

    8 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @hakonsgaming535
    @hakonsgaming535 Жыл бұрын

    my ramen upgrade has always been pretty simple, I almost always have cooked chicken around because I buy costco rotisserie chickens for sandwich meat. So I just throw some of that in some chicken ramen I hard boil an egg and toss a few slices in, add some soy sauce to the broth. and finally just throw in some cooked frozen carrot and sweet corn bits.

  • @violetopal6264
    @violetopal6264 Жыл бұрын

    Something I've done recently was save leftover gravy. Stirfry some veggies, add the gravy with some ground ginger, garlic, and a cup of water. Bring to a boil. Take off the heat. Add a packet of ramen (not seasoning, just noodles) and some soy sauce. Let sit three minutes

  • @andriealinsangao613

    @andriealinsangao613

    Жыл бұрын

    Yum!

  • @TexasNationalist1836
    @TexasNationalist1836 Жыл бұрын

    I miss these just babish episodes and I hope we have more like this

  • @MarvinConman

    @MarvinConman

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah who tf cares about Alvin or Soy Boys, I came here to watch Babish!

  • @ivyadie7570

    @ivyadie7570

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarvinConman it’s kind of a bummer that there’s less of him these days :(

  • @joshwertheim

    @joshwertheim

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarvinConman nothing wrong with Alvin's stuff, most of those videos have been great. But Babish definitely needs to get back to the kind of content he used to do more often.

  • @andriealinsangao613

    @andriealinsangao613

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarvinConman YESSSS!!!!!

  • @pennyforyourthots

    @pennyforyourthots

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarvinConman honestly, I kinda like Alvin more lol. At least when it comes to the TV food recreation stuff. Babish is obviously better for the basics series (which is where I hope he begins to dedicate most of his time).

  • @annewoods1048
    @annewoods1048 Жыл бұрын

    When in doubt: soy, ginger, garlic, green onion, and soft boiled egg. Beef ramen is superior, and I'm amazed it didn't make it into this video. Add veggies or meat as you see fit (my favs are thin-sliced fried spam, broccoli, or roast chicken bits).

  • @matthewrempel6646
    @matthewrempel6646 Жыл бұрын

    The way Babish just casually had THE most overly complicated “normal” method of making package ramen I’ve ever seen is a perfect representation of what I feel the main content of this channel has become.

  • @slylover123

    @slylover123

    Жыл бұрын

    He ruined them fr

  • @CrazyPenguin712

    @CrazyPenguin712

    Жыл бұрын

    Why are you hating lol

  • @totallynotdelinquent5933

    @totallynotdelinquent5933

    Жыл бұрын

    its just not for you then. dont hate, just go away and shut up if you dont have anything nice to say.

  • @notahotshot

    @notahotshot

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CrazyPenguin712, expressing criticism is not hate. Or maybe it is. Why are you hating?

  • @m_uz1244

    @m_uz1244

    Жыл бұрын

    Nah tbh it doesn't take that long nor does it use that many dishes, it just has a lot of steps. Plus, Babish isn't the guy who normally goes for minimal effort and most focus on the audience's situation, for that I'd say just watch Adam Ragusea videos

  • @shrekfrog
    @shrekfrog Жыл бұрын

    my most recent ramen hack is using a portion of the seasoning packet as a base for dipping sauce. then, i add the dried veggie pack, peanut butter, and lemon. i dont have specific measurements, its all just to taste. to make sure the noodles dont dry out too much, i keep them in some of the noodle soup base

  • @carlyemcgregor7958
    @carlyemcgregor7958 Жыл бұрын

    We were going to make ramen tonight already and I took to KZread to find some simple ways to upgrade instant ramen. Found this video a mere hour after posting, and decided to try the quick tonkatsu. IT IS THE BEST RAMEN I’VE EVER MADE. Thank you for the tips!!

  • @boomgoesthedynamite4323
    @boomgoesthedynamite4323 Жыл бұрын

    I just mashed bits of each of these recipes together, and it's the best thing I've ever made. This continues to be my favourite cooking channel

  • @flamebloom4659
    @flamebloom4659 Жыл бұрын

    Just as I finished my instant ramen dinner! Saving me on a late night shift yet again.

  • @neonshadow5005
    @neonshadow5005 Жыл бұрын

    I was hoping for some straight, "true" as you put it, ramen upgrades but these are still some interesting ideas.

  • @milknhoneyhoney

    @milknhoneyhoney

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, these are all great but definitely not something a broke and tired person like myself would have the money or energy to do.

  • @CrispySkinwalker

    @CrispySkinwalker

    Жыл бұрын

    Any kind of meat or veggies thrown in will make a ramen better. I personally keep a bunch of green onion to cut up and put on top of my bowl, it's simple but it makes it visually more appealing, adds some freshness and some light crunch

  • @Knoxsinn
    @Knoxsinn Жыл бұрын

    You can also use ramen for a stir fry. Great way to use up leftovers and produce.

  • @VanNessy97
    @VanNessy97 Жыл бұрын

    My ramen upgrades involve dried seaweed, boiling shrimp tails with leftover shrimp juices, toasted sesame oil, bonito flakes, thinly sliced green onions (I don't have any scallions) and half a hard boiled egg in each bowl of noodles. I may add in some slices of narutomaki if I ever get my hands on any.

  • @nanaasmah938
    @nanaasmah938 Жыл бұрын

    as I prep to go back to college, this is the perfect video for me. I already have a Costco sized box of ramen, now I just need to prep some upgrades!

  • @VictorMTaveras
    @VictorMTaveras Жыл бұрын

    Wow, I've got a few boxes of ramen sitting around since the start of pandemic that I gotta use up lol I'm gonna have to try a few of these. Thanks

  • @TheBrianJ
    @TheBrianJ Жыл бұрын

    My favorite part of this is the soft-boiled egg that you definitely put on it!

  • @songohan3321

    @songohan3321

    Жыл бұрын

    He made it invisible.

  • @jhilamadhikary5551
    @jhilamadhikary5551 Жыл бұрын

    We need a Part 2 of this!

  • @Kelaiah01
    @Kelaiah01 Жыл бұрын

    Whenever I want to 'upgrade' my ramen, I just add in butter, shrimp, bits of imitation crab and a boiled egg. One time I added in some corn, too.

  • @superspider64
    @superspider64 Жыл бұрын

    what I've seen on a post online a few times, one of the easiest ways to upgrade a ramen packet is to just add in some of the meat that the ramen is trying to imitate, so for beef ramen add in beef chunks, chicken bites for chicken ramen, pork for pork ramen and so on

  • @clippedwings225
    @clippedwings225 Жыл бұрын

    I liked this! Feels almost like a return to older Basics style.

  • @DeathBatBabe97

    @DeathBatBabe97

    Жыл бұрын

    I miss that style.

  • @clippedwings225

    @clippedwings225

    Жыл бұрын

    I do too-- but things change I suppose! It's not like the new style is worse, just different.

  • @erwin7427
    @erwin7427 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely trying a couple of these. Love instant ramen!

  • @Pixie_beans
    @Pixie_beans Жыл бұрын

    Made the high school babish version today! It’s 6am and I was hungry and it’s the only food I had, absolutely satisfying and filling!! Did chicken and shrimp

  • @ovanicus1808
    @ovanicus1808 Жыл бұрын

    Literally eating instant Ramen right now in my first week of college so could not be better timing 😭

  • @zolo49noname45

    @zolo49noname45

    Жыл бұрын

    When you get sick of instant ramen (and you will), get a rice cooker if you haven't already and fixings of your choice (soy sauce, nori, kimchi, spam, etc) to go along with it. Rice is super cheap and the cooker is perfect for dorm rooms.

  • @Klingonmastr
    @Klingonmastr Жыл бұрын

    It also depends on what flavor of ramen noodles you are using. I got a 5 pack from the 99 Cent Store of Nongshim Ramen Noodles that are beef flavor with seaweed. Personally the seaweed thing doesn't really bother me. I just add some green onions and carrots to liven up the soup and make it slightly more healthy.

  • @moipoi1
    @moipoi1 Жыл бұрын

    love this video, thanks for making it. Definitely gonna try these out.

  • @aquadraco20
    @aquadraco20 Жыл бұрын

    I love this! I'm looking forward to more if you make more "upgrade" videos!

  • @crystofertenecela6946
    @crystofertenecela6946 Жыл бұрын

    Can you make microwave wings from the regular show

  • @toast_thebread

    @toast_thebread

    Жыл бұрын

    I think he already has

  • @Walking.supernova

    @Walking.supernova

    Жыл бұрын

    IVE BEEN WANTING THIS

  • @kamrenmendis7764

    @kamrenmendis7764

    Жыл бұрын

    He has

  • @paulkieffer4536
    @paulkieffer4536 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who always has dozens of Ramen on hand...I love this. Thanks Andrew! Rochester pride brother!!

  • @woahfi
    @woahfi Жыл бұрын

    Love this. I always go shin ramen, poach the egg with the noodles, drain the water and mix in packets, sesame oil, and fresh green onions.

  • @thisgoestoeleven
    @thisgoestoeleven Жыл бұрын

    my go-to ramen hack is just the noodles, and I add 1tbsp each tahini/sesame paste, soy sauce, black vinegar, and chili crisp to a bowl with a teaspoon or so of toasted sesame oil. Add the noodles and a few tablespoons of pasta water, top with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. I'll also add cooked veg or protein I've got handy. Save the chicken seasoning packets for adding to fried chicken breading.

  • @madameghostly
    @madameghostly Жыл бұрын

    That quonkatsu looks amazing! And the soft-boiled egg you added is perfectly cooked!

  • @mylesfoxx1383
    @mylesfoxx1383 Жыл бұрын

    A way I reuse bacon grease is by making eggs and potatoes (you use leftover baked potatoes, brown them, then add egg. I personally put like, onion and garlic powder on them but I’m thinking about experimenting with real onion and garlic soon)

  • @killercaos123
    @killercaos123 Жыл бұрын

    Surprisingly insightful and interesting video stemming from cheap ramen noodles. That last one looked devine. might try that one soon

  • @fluffycritter
    @fluffycritter Жыл бұрын

    My favorite in grad school was to throw out the seasoning packet, and sautee some minute steaks in soy sauce, chili, garlic, and ginger, and use those to top the plain noodles along with some sliced green onion and maybe a boiled egg.

  • @Geny444
    @Geny444 Жыл бұрын

    Another tasty one is using curry powder and coconut milk. I then add shredded cooked chicken(rotiserie is great), cilantro, as well as cooked carrots, onions, bell peppers. It's delicious

  • @gateguardian44
    @gateguardian44 Жыл бұрын

    Kimchi ramen with imitation crab sticks are one of my and my fiancée’s favourites when “elevating” instant ramen. My mother often makes pork and shrimp balls and freezes them. Also a great addition to instant ramen, especially since the balls absorb the broth incredibly well.

  • @emosaurus66
    @emosaurus66 Жыл бұрын

    Currently stuck at home with covid. Definitely needed this.

  • @nobhillrox
    @nobhillrox Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate the final hack. It's the purest and actually the healthiest. I'm going to try it for sure!

  • @MrGrimsmith
    @MrGrimsmith Жыл бұрын

    My go to is a lightly fried egg (faster than boiling, time is important!), chopped spring onion and grated cheese. Oh and chili flake. Fry egg while making ramen, add cheese and chili, break the egg yolk and stir the lot together before topping with the spring onion. Not pretty but quick and tasty so I'll take it :)

  • @LucasBenderChannel
    @LucasBenderChannel Жыл бұрын

    You just know I immediately went down to the kitchen to make some Ramen. Late at night.

  • @jaspergoveas7163
    @jaspergoveas7163 Жыл бұрын

    would love to see a full series of food upgrades

  • @SquareSquidStudios
    @SquareSquidStudios Жыл бұрын

    This way of cooking ramen noodles works amazingly for every pasta I have tried. THANK YOU! I am never cooking pasta the old way again.

  • @bobd2659
    @bobd2659 Жыл бұрын

    I love instant ramen. Stuff like this, which I do a lot, makes it a meal. Otherwise, to me at least, it's just a snack pack! It's a great way to use up leftovers, or if you grow some plants/herbs of your own - to use up 'trimmings' if your plants are 'overambitious'. I do find that one flavour pack each is generally not enough, so I usually add a teaspoon of a generic matching or complimentary soup base like mushroom or seafood. Possibilities are endless if you think of instant ramen as a base ingredient instead of the meal...same goes for things like Mac and Cheese...

  • @user-pt8xx8bp8u
    @user-pt8xx8bp8u Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for giving me an appetite for ramen. It's all I really have to eat right now.

  • @ArchOfWinter
    @ArchOfWinter Жыл бұрын

    My college go to ramen: Boil frozen vegies with the water, either add frozen meatball that matches the flavor of the soup packet or scramble eggs. Quick and no more clean up than plan ramen. If I feel a little fancy, I chop up some mushroom, a few leaves of random greens, and leftover meat from the night before. Adjust seasoning or soup base depending on how flavorful the leftover meat is.

  • @LwaziSidinile
    @LwaziSidinile Жыл бұрын

    I like the home kitchen feel in this video. Especially for this particular topic of budget meals

  • @Blackplague17
    @Blackplague17 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, have I got news for you, Babs! I’ve been making some excellent dressed up ramen lately after I had a bunch of inspiration. Gochujang, kimchi, sesame oil, pickled onions, chicken thighs, cilantro, dill, Indian curry, roasted garlic paste, ginger, cumin-these are just some of the ingredients I use with my cooking, there’s others I just can’t think of them off the top of my head at the moment. Bacon is great for “pork belly”-like flavors

  • @Blackplague17

    @Blackplague17

    Жыл бұрын

    I do have a full list of ingredients somewhere of ones I use and need to get to fill my pantry. Soy sauce is definitely already in the previous list, but fish sauce and hoisin are on the grocery list

  • @Blackplague17

    @Blackplague17

    Жыл бұрын

    Also crunchy chili garlic oil

  • @Blackplague17

    @Blackplague17

    Жыл бұрын

    I love watching cooking techniques, and yours are great!

  • @KuldarJ
    @KuldarJ Жыл бұрын

    BRO WHERE IS THE BROTH, IT'S LITERALLY THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE TRUE RAMEN EXPERIENCE!

  • @femmefuntime
    @femmefuntime Жыл бұрын

    Just made the tonkotsu one and he’s right about it being great for nursing a cold.

  • @thewhitecarlos94
    @thewhitecarlos94 Жыл бұрын

    This speaks to me. Definitely going to be trying all of these.

  • @chrisstraley2002
    @chrisstraley2002 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, don't worry Babbish; college students ALWAYS have "Herbs" around lol.

  • @notAshildr

    @notAshildr

    Жыл бұрын

    "herb" ramen does sound interesting.

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 Жыл бұрын

    I have always done my instant the following: Boil, drain, but don't use a colander so there will be water left, add seasoning and butter off the heat and vigorously stir. I've been cooking like Babby for DECADES!

  • @MainexManda
    @MainexManda Жыл бұрын

    Keeping this as a reference for my next ramen cooking session!

  • @kristenp1606
    @kristenp1606 Жыл бұрын

    Spicy Chili Crisp is the answer to almost every dish, I love the stuff! I always add it to instant ramen, but also to eggs, avocado toast, mix it with sour cream and serve with pierogies or quesadillas, you can not go wrong! I haven't met a savory dish that it doesn't improve.

  • @TheCardq
    @TheCardq Жыл бұрын

    My take on Ramen upgrades is to make it with whole milk, and add enough of every spicy thing in my cabinet that the additions equal about half of the seasoning packet

  • @ashley-m
    @ashley-m Жыл бұрын

    thank you for posting this just in time for me to make ramen for dinner :)

  • @padraigbrowning9746
    @padraigbrowning974611 ай бұрын

    I just did the carbonara one with beef Ramen, and it was so delicious

  • @NinjaLifestyle
    @NinjaLifestyle Жыл бұрын

    That last one looked awesome!!!!

  • @snow2460
    @snow2460 Жыл бұрын

    And by the way, as someone who's eaten a lot of ramen in his life, here's a tip: leave a few noodles uncooked and then sprinkle them on top afterwards like a garnish. Gives you an extra little fun bonus crunch.

  • @wmchu

    @wmchu

    Жыл бұрын

    Especially with picante beef?

  • @marichica3565

    @marichica3565

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wmchu I was hoping someone commented this

  • @joshandallo2170
    @joshandallo2170 Жыл бұрын

    Just a heads up, I think you might have meant "tonkotsu" when you said "tonkatsu." They sound similar, but they are very different pork products. ;)

  • @yoshi12370
    @yoshi12370 Жыл бұрын

    I'm definitely going to try the tonkotsu hack

  • @scurvyjoe269
    @scurvyjoe269 Жыл бұрын

    I made the Ramen Shrimp Scampi, and it is amazing! And it is really simple! Thank you Babish for the different ways to make ramen! I’ll give the others a try!

  • @lemar5944
    @lemar5944 Жыл бұрын

    miss the old times when we were tossing salad and scrambling eggs

  • @rocknrollmanic
    @rocknrollmanic Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking for ways to spice up instant ramen and make it less of a carb bomb. Thank you so much

  • @catzzara
    @catzzara Жыл бұрын

    Something that i do that’s not the healthiest but is cheap and as fast as ramen itself is chopped hot dogs and a couple sunny side eggs. Pop those into the bowl with the broth and noodles and it’s pretty filling and still pretty cheap. Personally i do it with the tonkotsu bowls from Costco but it works with top ramen too. Can really do any meat ive done chopped kielbasa and chopped leftover rotisserie Costco chicken too its just too add some oompf to it

  • @pokiou
    @pokiou Жыл бұрын

    boil noodles, drains. butter in pan once melted added noodles and chicken noodle seasoning and toss and serve with fried egg ontop. My go to comfort food when the wife and kids are out for the day!.

  • @bourne8636
    @bourne8636 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve mastered the art of cooking instant ramen. 🤣

  • @dannym2359
    @dannym2359 Жыл бұрын

    I used to be able to get Tonkatsu ramen bowls, but the grocery store I shop at stopped carrying it. It was the best instant ramen I've ever had, without adding anything extra

  • @nathanparish7122
    @nathanparish7122 Жыл бұрын

    Moved into college last week, this will be a big help!

  • @evelynpayne5995
    @evelynpayne5995 Жыл бұрын

    wow these are all so advanced… when i’m feeling fancy i add walmart brand curry powder, black garlic , dried vegetables and an egg.

  • @ryoryo9936
    @ryoryo9936 Жыл бұрын

    I was really confused when he kept saying tonkatsu, but didn’t bring out any pork cutlet or panko (and also because tonkatsu and ramen is a weird combination).

  • @calamaribowl8683

    @calamaribowl8683

    Жыл бұрын

    Tonkotsu with an O. Very different, apparently.

  • @amberrhodes116
    @amberrhodes116 Жыл бұрын

    JUST WHAT I NEEDED! I’m about to go make some ramen right now! I’ll try one of these recipes

  • @merkon9442
    @merkon9442 Жыл бұрын

    How timely. Great for back to school. Much obliged.

  • @serenafrancisco
    @serenafrancisco Жыл бұрын

    Just made the shrimp scampi for a quick lunch w frozen shrimp and NON fresh herbs but still not half bad. Thank you!

  • @flamingoodness4923
    @flamingoodness4923 Жыл бұрын

    Can you make that bacon Parmesan one without the bacon? I don’t eat pork but I love the thought of Parmesan cheese and egg mixing into an sauce so I’d love to know

  • @Ghaidaa

    @Ghaidaa

    Жыл бұрын

    Same question

  • @littlevickietee
    @littlevickietee Жыл бұрын

    This is perfect for me! Just got into my first apartment in junior year of college :)

  • @joe_ferreira

    @joe_ferreira

    Жыл бұрын

    Variety is the spice of life. Try many different ramen recipes it will get old quick. A cheap bunch of green onions and a dozen eggs adds a lot. Also adding protein is very important. I lost weight to an unhealthy level when I was younger eating too much ramen without anything added in it.

  • @lynnlamb83
    @lynnlamb83 Жыл бұрын

    I am a pescatarian and the shrimp ramen looks so perfect. Thank you!!!

  • @jdbrando9469
    @jdbrando9469 Жыл бұрын

    Being Canadian I have to learn to live super cheap right now. This has been a great help. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @pixelpastiche
    @pixelpastiche Жыл бұрын

    Love seeing Babish on the Channel

  • @Phillip_Anatra
    @Phillip_Anatra Жыл бұрын

    I used to eat ramen after school. I wish I knew these recipes! Especially that last recipe, wow

  • @Prettydays_
    @Prettydays_ Жыл бұрын

    this is the perfect video! i've just recently had to switch over to a ramen diet 😂

  • @TheGreyParse
    @TheGreyParse Жыл бұрын

    I am definitely trying the Ramenara one.

  • @sirpeaches5086
    @sirpeaches5086 Жыл бұрын

    23 years old and just finding out you can unfold the bricks.

  • @Knoxsinn
    @Knoxsinn Жыл бұрын

    I just cooked the carbonara using microwave bacon. It's fantastic! Can't forget about the pepper flakes 🌶️ (Eating and typing)

  • @MolecularMachine
    @MolecularMachine Жыл бұрын

    If you think I'm even touching a cutting board when it's ramen night, you've got another thing coming. Here's how you do l'assassina del rey. Heat plenty of olive oil in a pan, and add frozen pepper and onion mix before it gets to medium high. Add your dry block(s) of ramen. For every block, put one seasoning packet in a mug of water and microwave it until warm. Add the broth to the pan to halfway up the height of the ramen block and don't touch anything until you can hear it sizzle for a minute or so. Once the noodles look a little browned on the bottom, flip them and add broth again. Add smoked paprika, soy sauce, and mirin to taste, or whatever seasonings suit your fancy. Keep adding broth and frying until the noodles are soft and they and the vegetables gain a light char. Delicious, easy, truly one pan.

  • @MeatSim9
    @MeatSim9 Жыл бұрын

    My upgrades are usually a glob of peanut butter, and maybe some of those frozen yet fully cooked chicken strips.

  • @lloydcollins
    @lloydcollins Жыл бұрын

    Dude… I would love to see you try some of the soul food from any of the African-American films (like the movie Soulfood). you never try to make anything like this.

  • @my_granny
    @my_granny Жыл бұрын

    Usually, I make two packs of ramen in four cups water, then use just one of the seasoning packets, plus whatever spices I'm feeling at the time. I find using the recommended ratio of seasoning to water is far too salty for my taste, so I don't really see much appeal to anything more concentrated. Most of the time, my spice choices resemble taco seasoning (cumin, lemon pepper, garlic, cayenne, cilantro, etc), but sometimes I go with a lot chili powder and a couple big spoonfuls of peanut butter.

  • @chandlerzimmerman9857
    @chandlerzimmerman9857 Жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this video since basics started!! Finally!!

  • @Ausholliday15
    @Ausholliday15 Жыл бұрын

    The tonkotsu i get from my neighborhood Ramen shop, their broth is pretty much of a nice rich consumé. It's silky, smooth, and no cream from anywhere