How to Make Ramen Noodles using Spaghetti

A really cheap and quick way to make ramen noodles instead of buying them in a Japanese store.

Recipe By: Tobuchan (https://cookbuzz.com/kitchen/25)
Serves 2 Cook: 12 min

Ingredients

Spaghetti 200g
Bicarbonate of soda 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tbsp
Hot water 1.5 litres

Method

1
Add the salt into boiling water and turn the heat off. Add the bicarbonate of soda - make sure the heat is turned off otherwise it will instantly overflow!
2
Turn the heat back on to low and add the spaghetti. It could still overflow so beware. Cook the spaghetti as usual but add 2 more minutes.
3
Drain in a colander and wash under running water to remove the smell of the soda.
4
Enjoy with your favourite soup and toppings! Simple ramen noodles!

Tips & Note

●It can easily overflow fast, so ensure the heat is turned off before adding the soda
●Use thin long pasta to get as close to ramen noodles as you can

How to Make Ramen Noodles using Spaghetti

A really cheap and quick way to make ramen noodles instead of buying them in a Japanese store.

Recipe By: Tobuchan (https://cookbuzz.com/kitchen/25)

Serves 2

Cook: 12 min

Ingredients

Spaghetti 200g
Bicarbonate of soda 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tbsp
Hot water 1.5 litres

How to Make Ramen Noodles using Spaghetti

Recipe ID :1951 Posted on 29 JUN 2016

Serves 2

Cook 12min
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A really cheap and quick way to make ramen noodles instead of buying them in a Japanese store.

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Ingredients

Method

Cook
12min
1
Add the salt into boiling water and turn the heat off. Add the bicarbonate of soda - make sure the heat is turned off otherwise it will instantly overflow!
2
Turn the heat back on to low and add the spaghetti. It could still overflow so beware. Cook the spaghetti as usual but add 2 more minutes.
3
Drain in a colander and wash under running water to remove the smell of the soda.
4
Enjoy with your favourite soup and toppings! Simple ramen noodles!

Tips & Note

●It can easily overflow fast, so ensure the heat is turned off before adding the soda
●Use thin long pasta to get as close to ramen noodles as you can

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