I'm a chef. Here are 10 ways I upgrade instant noodles to make them tastier and more satisfying.

These are my favorite ways to top instant noodles for a restaurant-worthy meal in minutes.Alexandr Kolesnikov/Getty ImagesAs a chef, I have a few tricks for upgrading instant noodles to make them more satisfying and tasty.Try adding a simple protein, like sausages, shredded rotisserie chicken, or shrimp, to your dish.Pickled vegetables, cheese, and charred corn can also elevate instant noodles. Even as a chef, I keep a stock of instant noodles in my pantry (my favorites are from the brand A-Sha).After all, it's nice to be able to always be just minutes away from a quick, cheap meal. However, it can also be pretty easy to turn simple noodles into an elevated lunch or dinner.Here are my favorite ways to make instant noodles better and more satisfying. Pickled veggies will add a punch to your dish.Pickled jalapeños can be easy to make at home.Rafael Ben-Ari/Getty ImagesPickled vegetables can be a great savory, umami addition to noodles. I also like the contrast that the cold, crunchy produce adds to the warm, soft pasta. You can try making quick-pickled cucumbers, onions, jalapeños, or carrots yourself or grab your favorite ferments at the grocery store.Charred corn goes well with noodles.The corn doesn't even have to be fresh.Lizzy BriskinWhether you have a fresh ear or are pulling a bag of kernels from the freezer, corn is a bright and naturally sweet topping for hot noodles.I like to toss my corn in a bit of oil, chili powder, and paprika and char it in a skillet for extra flavor before adding it to my dish. Fried eggs are an easy topping. Fried eggs can also add protein to your noodles.Miguel Angel Flores/Getty ImagesCrack an egg into a hot skillet while you cook your noodles. You can even add a drizzle of chili crisp to it for good measure and added flavor.In the few minutes it takes to make your noodles, the egg should be cooked perfectly with just-set whites and a soft yolk. Not only is a a fried egg tasty on top of noodles, but also it's an easy way to add protein to your meal. Add protein with premade sausage or meatballs.Add whatever protein you have on hand.Denis Klimov 3000/ShutterstockAnother way to add protein to your noodle dish is with premade sausages or meatballs. Crisp up a chicken, pork, or beef sausage on the stovetop or in the air fryer and slice it over your noodles. Or, pan-fry frozen meatballs, cut them up, and mix them into your dish.Shredded rotisserie chicken is especially good in brothier noodles.Rotisserie chicken is versatile.RondaKimbrow/Getty ImagesI love picking up a $5 rotisserie chicken at Costco, which can be especially tasty in noodle dishes. Finely shredded rotisserie chicken is best in especially brothy noodles. It mixes in nicely and adds hearty protein to every bite.Shrimp is one of my go-to add-ons.Shrimp can keep pretty well in the freezer.Lizzy BriskinShrimp are just as easy to keep on hand as instant noodles since they freeze well and defrost in a snap.Steam, sauté, roast, or poach them while your noodles cook, then add them on top for a more well-rounded meal.Frozen dumplings can help turn your noodles into a new dish.Frozen dumplings, wontons, or gyoza can be tasty in ramen. Yulia Naumenko/Getty ImagesTry adding your frozen wontons to your noodles. Potstickers or gyoza can also work, and any filling (veggie, pork, chicken) is fine. The wontons can absorb some of the flavor of the broth, turning the simple ramen packet into more of a hearty wonton-noodle soup. Consider whipping up an easy extra sauce. Try whipping together a quick drizzling sauce.Pssphoto/Getty ImagesA quick sauce can add extra flavor to your noodles, and one of my favorites bumps up the nuttiness and umami flavor of the dish.Whisk together tahini and white miso paste in a rough 2-to-1 ratio. Then, thin it with a squeeze of lime juice or water until your sauce is pourable and drizzle it over your bowl.Add sautéed greens.Bok choy can be tasty in noodle dishes.PPT14TH/ShutterstockYou can grab your favorite Asian greens, like Chinese broccoli or bok choy, or spinach and kale.If you're making noodles on the stove, add the greens to the boiling water for the final minute of cooking until just wilted.If not, cook your greens separately in a skillet before adding them to your noodles. Cheese can make the noodles creamier.Cheese can add a creaminess to basic noodles.this_baker/ShutterstockA slice or a handful of melty cheese like cheddar, pepper jack, American, or mozzarella can transform simple instant noodles into a creamy, comforting dish. Read the original article on Business Insider

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