1. Instant Ramen - TikTok Ramen hacks typically ditch the seasoning packet and only use the instant noodle block. It doesn’t really matter whether you get spicy or non-spicy flavored ramen from the grocery, but do know that different brands have different kinds of texture. If you want chewy noodles, go for the Nong Shim Shin Ramyun brand, Samyang noodles are also easy to find!

2. Butter and Garlic - Buttered garlic is the perfect combination for any dish, including ramen! The recipe calls for only 1 teaspoon of chopped or minced garlic, but if you’re crazy for garlic, go ahead and chop more cloves depending on your liking!

3. Brown Sugar - A hint of sweetness is key to deepening the salty flavors of your ramen. If you don’t have brown sugar at home, you can substitute it for other sweeteners like white sugar or honey.

4. Soy Sauce - You might have ditched the seasoning packet, but that doesn’t mean we won’t season your ramen. It’s all about controlling and cutting back on artificial flavors that may not be good for your health. Soy sauce is the perfect base for your upgraded ramen seasoning. Tamari or Coconut Aminos are also good gluten-free alternatives to soy sauce.

1. Cook your instant ramen noodles according to package instructions, BUT skip the part where you add in the seasoning packet. Try your best not to overcook the noodles so you don’t mess up the texture of the dish. No one wants soggy noodles! Cooking it al dente also helps your homemade sauce stick to the noodles better.

2. Make your own sauce by sauteing the garlic over butter in low heat. Stir in the crushed red peppers, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir constantly so as not to burn the brown sugar.

3. Add the drained noodles to the sauce and toss to evenly coat the noodles in flavor.

4. Push your noodles to one side of the pan and fry your egg to the side. You can go for scrambled or sunny-side-up eggs. You can even skip this part or boil your own egg separately.

5. Garnish your noodles with sliced scallions and furikake.

1. Japanese Mayo Hack. Instead of ditching the seasoning packet for this particular hack, it’s going back in along with a scoop of Japanese mayonnaise and raw egg. Sounds odd? I thought so too, but as soon as I tried it, the smooth and creamy broth surprised me in a great way! Christie at Home shares that all you need to do is mix raw egg, a tablespoon of Japanese mayo, minced garlic, and ramen instant seasoning before adding it into your boiling ramen broth.

2. Peanut Butter Gochujang Hack. Peanut butter…on ramen? Before you shake your head, give it a shot because IT’S WORTH IT!

Instead of dumping your tongue-numbing spicy sauce that comes with your instant noodles, go for gochujang and gochugaru for fresher and cleaner-tasting heat. Balance it off by adding 1 ½ tablespoon of smooth peanut butter. The Food Diaries sums up this odd but delicious TikTok hack: there’s a lot to love about fiery flavors that are balanced by a touch of nutty creaminess!

3. Samyang Stir-Fry Hack. I too have a Samyang Hack to share! My favorite way of upgrading the Samyang noodles is to add bacon bits, boiled eggs, seaweed sheets, and a colorful combination of green and red bell peppers and carrots. Nothing too fancy here, just a quick and sure-fire way to get your veggies and protein in for the day.

4. Creamy Mushroom Ramen. Instead of using an overly salted seasoning packet, this recipe from Budget Bytes uses vegetable broth, half a cup of coconut milk, mushrooms, and fresh spinach as the sauce for your instant ramen. It’s like making pasta, only that it takes 15 minutes to cook! Garnish with chili garlic sauce or sriracha and even you might surprise yourself that you can make such a dish from instant noodles.

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