# Question(s) About Ramen **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [December 12, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-s-about-ramen/976358 "2022-12-12T01:57:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 19
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-s-about-ramen/976358/19 "2022-12-12T14:17:12Z")
A couple of threads we’ve done on Ramen itself or toppings: > [@The Ramen Noodle Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ramen-noodle-thread/968201): > > Are there any recipes that use ramen noodles that go beyond boiling water and adding the seasoning packet? > [@What's your favorite addition to ramen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-addition-to-ramen/941715): > > A few month ago I discovered the joy of good imported ramen noodles from the Asian grocery store. So much better than the cheap stuff they sell at the regular supermarket. My go to way of serving is with a hard boiled egg and some stir-fried vegetables, usually bok choy, broccoli, maybe a little cabbage or green onion if I have it. And maybe a little siracha, although the Korean brands are often spicy already and don’t need the additional kick. But, it would be nice to change it up from time… Personally, I’ve had good ramen at a specialty shop, and poor ramen at a specialty shop (which thankfully closed, they did NOT have the organizational skills to make it work), but when it’s good, its far beyond what most people would ever make at home even with a ton of effort. In general though, I’ll buy mid-range instant Ramen (Shin) and use the legumes package and the noodles, and do the rest myself. I’ll generally go with a mix of my homemade poultry or pork broth and good water, kicked up with soy, mirin, and sesame oil. Add a bit of miso paste for additional saltiness and flavor, and top with a poached oil or other easy protein such as leftover smoked pork loin, shrimp or a mild fish. Top with sliced green onions and some crispy chili, and it’s hot, filling, and satisfying, and even with everything above, half the price of a specialty shop. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-s-about-ramen/976358)._