Oh hi, winter doldrums. We meet again. The only solution? A steaming bowl full of ramen noodles. No, we’re not talking about the stuff you used to buy in college with the change you found in your couch cushions. This is the real thing—and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
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17 Warm and Cozy Ramen Recipes to Try at Home
By: Rebecca Shapiro
Published: January 19, 2018
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Foodie Crush
1.
Miso Ramen Noodles
Try PureWow Coterie member Heidi Larson’s time-saving trick and start with a package of instant ramen.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
2.
The Easiest Ramen in the Universe
And just like that, you’ve added a new dish to your repertoire.
Inspiralized
3.
Spiralized Vegan Ramen Soup with Zucchini
PureWow Coterie member Ali Maffucci makes a genius swap for wheat noodles.
Pinch of Yum
4.
Spicy Ramen with Tofu
The key is the spicy miso paste. It keeps well in the freezer, making future ramen endeavors even easier.
Feed Me Phoebe
6.
Vegetarian Miso Mushroom Ramen with Bok Choy
We’re drooling over this veggie-packed soup from PureWow Coterie member Phoebe Lapine.
Rasa Malaysia
7.
Lemongrass, Chicken and Soy Sauce Ramen
Light, fragrant and flavorful.
Half Baked Harvest
8.
Crock-Pot Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup with Curry Roasted Acorn Squash
You had us at crispy caramelized pork.
Inspiralized
9.
Spiralized Daikon Ramen with Portobello Mushrooms
Be like Coterie member Ali Maffucci and give radish noodles a whirl.
Butter Your Biscuit
10.
Spicy Shrimp Ramen Bowls
We’ll take ours with extra Sriracha, please.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
11.
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Ramen
With a store-bought bird, it comes together in half an hour.
Cooking for Keeps
14.
Spicy Thai-Style Pumpkin and Butternut Ramen
Coconut milk and pumpkin puree make this extra creamy.
The Minimalist Baker
15.
Easy Vegan Ramen
Feel free to sub in any of your favorite veggies (though these miso-glazed carrots will be tough to beat).
Lauren Caris Cooks
16.
Coconut Curry Ramen Noodles
Got an hour? You can have a piping hot bowl of this.
Curious Nut
17.
Tonkotsu Ramen
If you want the real deal, this recipe is it. It’s not quick (think: 12 hours), but that’s what snow days are for, right?