Homemade Instant Noodles Recipe made three ways: Asian-inspired Vegetarian Noodles, Chicken and Veggie ramen, and Cajun Sausage Noodles.
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Cup of Noodles, But Make It Homemade!
Meal prepping always helps me survive those busy weeks, and these homemade recipes have become a go-to meal choice. It started as a fun little throwback. I wanted to recreate the classic instant noodles but with fresher, better ingredients. After testing different combos over the past few weeks, I finally landed on three flavors that actually stick.
The boys love helping me put them together almost as much as they love eating them. Their favorite is the chicken veggie version. Mine? The edamame and mushroom. Simple, flavorful, and so satisfying.
I usually prep one flavor at a time and make a bunch to keep in the fridge. Each recipe below fills a pint-sized jar, which makes measuring super easy. When preparing, the instant noodles recipe is perfect as they last 4 to 6 days, and when I’m ready to eat, I just pour in 1¼ cups of boiling water, stir, and dig in.
Vegetarian Edamame & Mushroom
For this instant noodles recipe you’ll need:
- Vegetarian Bouillon
- Miso Paste (I use red)
- Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic
- Private Selection Frozen Edamame
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Snow Peas
- Rice Noodles
- Fresh green onions
- Optional: black sesame seeds
Vegetarian Edamame & Mushroom
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Equipment
- 1 Wide-mouth Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable base bouillon better than bouillon
- 2 teaspoons miso paste I use red miso paste
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ginger depending on personal preference
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 cup frozen edamame I like Private Selection brand
- 3 tablespoons shiitake mushrooms coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons snow peas
- 1-1/2 ounces thin rice noodles I cook 1 section of an 8.8 ounce box and separate it in 3 parts
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- All the ingredients are the exact ingredients for one cup of noodles. If you want to make multiple, just measure the same amounts of each ingredient into each jar.
- Cook 1 section of the rice noodles according to package directions. Toss cooked noodles with rice vinegar and separate into 3 parts. 1 part goes into this jar.
- Layer the jar in this order: vegetable base bouillon, miso paste, grated ginger minced garlic, soy sauce, edamame, coarsely chopped shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and rice noodles.
- When ready to enjoy: add 1 and 1/4 cups boiled water. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, stir well, and enjoy. (I find it easier to pour into a bowl to stir and eat.)
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Instant Noodles Recipe: Chicken & Veggie Soup
For this chicken and veggie recipe you’ll need:
- Chicken Bouillon
- Kroger Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend
- Minced garlic
- Dried thyme
- Prepared rotisserie chicken
- Kroger Frozen Vegetable Blend
- Ramen noodles
- Lots of fresh herbs such as parsley and green onions
Chicken & Veggie Noodle Soup
Equipment
- Wide-mouth Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chicken base bouillon better than bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/3 cup rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 ounces cooked ramen remove seasoning packets
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- All the ingredients are the exact ingredients for one cup of noodles. If you want to make multiple, just measure the same amounts of each ingredient into each jar.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions (without seasoning packet). Drain, rinse in cold water, and separate into 3 parts. You’ll use 1 part for 1 jar.
- Layer the jar in this order: chicken base bouillon, minced garlic, dried thyme, lemon pepper seasoning blend, shredded rotisserie chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and cooked ramen. Add the fresh herbs to the top (or to a separate small bag on top that you can remove and add after the boiling water has been added).
- When ready to enjoy: add 1 and 1/4 cups boiled water. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, stir well, and enjoy. (I find it easier to pour into a bowl to stir and eat.)
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Instant Noodles Recipe: Cajun Sausage & Noodle Soup
For these chicken and veggie dish you’ll need: Another great instant noodles recipe, which includes a Cajun twist, brings new zest to the table.
- Chicken Bouillon
- Cajun seasoning
- Minced Garlic
- Smoked Sausage (I use hardwood smoked turkey sausage, use leftovers in Sausage Pasta)
- Kroger Frozen Golden Sweet Corn
- Broccoli Slaw
- Private Selection Noodles (I use Farfalle)
- Fresh green onions
Cajun Sausage & Noodle Soup
Equipment
- Wide-mouth Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chicken base bouillon better than bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup smoked sausage chopped
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons broccoli slaw
- 1/2 cup Private Selection Noodles I used Farfalle
- 2 tablespoons green onions
Instructions
- All the ingredients are the exact ingredients for one cup of noodles. If you want to make multiple just measure the same amounts of each ingredient into each jar.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. You’ll only need 1/2 cup cooked noodles per jar, so cook according to how many you need/want. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside. Brown the smoked sausage in a pan over medium high heat until lightly browned. Allow to cool, then coarsely chop.
- Layer the jar in this order: chicken base bouillon, Cajun seasoning, pepper, minced garlic, chopped sausage, frozen corn, broccoli slaw, and 1/2 cup cooked noodles. Add the green onions on top or in a separate plastic bag on top to add after the boiling water.
- When ready to enjoy: add 1 and 1/4 cups boiled water. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, stir well, and enjoy. (I find it easier to pour into a bowl to stir and eat.)
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I freeze these?
I haven’t tried freezing them but they should freeze just fine! Let me know how you like them! 🙂
Its so cold in Ohio right now I coukd reallyyy go for a nice hot bowl of these noodles!
Can I ask what plug in you use for “jump to recipe” and your social icons? They are so user friendly I love them!!
Of course! The jump to recipe is actually just part of WP Recipe Maker (not a separate plugin) and the Social Icons are “Social Warfare” 🙂
omg my hubby loves cup o noodles and I would feel soooo much better about him eating them if I made him these homemade versions!
Yes! 🙂 They’re so fun! Thanks Kayle!