Ramen Noodles
Preparation, uses, and tips
Add noodles to boiling water. To prevent noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pan, stir gently until the water returns to a rapid boil. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Cook fresh noodles for only 3 to 4 minutes. Add to miso soup or top with stir-fried or steamed vegetables.
Buying and storing tips
Look for dried ramen noodles in the pasta section of natural food, grocery, or Asian markets, or fresh ones in the refrigerated foods section of these stores. Store dried ramen unopened, in a cool, dry cupboard for 6 to 8 months. Store fresh ramen in the refrigerator, and use within a few days.
Varieties
Ramen noodles are available fresh or dried, and in fat-free versions, with a variety of flavor packages. Some ramen noodles may contain other ingredients, like buckwheat, spinach, or rice.
Nutrition Highlights
Ramen noodles, 1 serving (42g) (dry form, soup)
Calories: 190
Protein: 3.9g
Carbohydrate: 27.5g
Total Fat: 7.2g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Iron (1.8mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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