20 Instant Ramen Hacks

Ingredients

• 1 pack Shin Ramyun Instant Noodles (about 85 g, discard the seasoning packet (use only the dried veggies if desired))
• 2 stalks Scallions (white and green parts separated, sliced thin)
• 2 cloves Garlic (roughly chopped, not minced)
• ½ medium Cucumber (cut into thin angled shreds)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Chinese Black Vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil (use a high‑smoke‑point oil for heating, then a little extra for flavor)

Instructions

1. Slice aromatics

   On a cutting board, slice the scallion whites and greens into 1‑inch pieces and roughly chop the garlic cloves.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar, and the Shin Ramyun dried vegetable packet. Stir in the sliced scallions and chopped garlic.

   Time: PT2M

3. Shred cucumber

   Trim the cucumber and cut it into thin, angled shreds (about 2‑mm thick).

   Time: PT3M

4. Heat sesame oil

   Place a large spoon or ladle on the stove over direct high heat. Add the toasted sesame oil and heat until it begins to smoke lightly.

   Time: PT2M

5. Infuse the sauce with hot oil

   Carefully pour the hot smoking sesame oil over the sauce mixture, stirring quickly to fry the raw garlic and scallion.

   Time: PT1M

6. Cook the ramen noodles

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the Shin Ramyun noodles, and cook for 3‑4 minutes until just chewy. Do not add the seasoning packet.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

7. Drain and chill noodles

   Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water until the noodles are cool to the touch.

   Time: PT2M

8. Combine and rest

   Transfer the chilled noodles to the bowl with the sauce, add the cucumber shreds, and toss everything together. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

   Time: PT5M

9. Serve

   Plate the cold cucumber sesame ramen salad and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g