"Maliflower73/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Instant ramen noodles are a lot of things: cheap, easy to make, and filling. The one thing that they usually don't deliver on, though, is flavor depth. Even if you purchase a reliable packaged ramen brand, most of the time, you are just getting noodles swimming in an overly salty broth. Sure, you can turn to some instant ramen upgrades, but that kind of defeats the purpose of having "instant" anything - right?"
"We're talking about onion soup mix - the same stuff used to make homemade-ish sour cream and onion dip. This mix, which is sold by brands like Lipton, is made with a savory medley of chicken fat, garlic, herbs and spices, and thickeners. It'll offer your ramen a powerful, salty, savory punch that brings the existing flavor notes more into focus and adds dimension to an otherwise underwhelming quick meal."
"For one, you can use it for any number of ramen flavors - including chicken, soy sauce, shrimp, and beef. You don't have to add much to reap the benefits of its flavor, either. Ramen packets are plenty salty on their own, so you may want to only use part of one of the packets, in addition to some of the soup mix, to prevent over-salting your ramen."
Onion soup mix can quickly elevate instant ramen by adding savory, salty complexity and depth. The mix contains chicken fat, garlic, herbs, spices, and thickeners that complement chicken, soy, shrimp, and beef ramen varieties. Only a small amount is usually needed because instant ramen packets are already salty; taste as you go to avoid an overly salty broth. The mix is versatile enough to season rice dishes and to coexist with additions such as grilled chicken, sautéed bok choy, or chopped green onions, enhancing savoriness while contributing balance and dimension to a simple, quick meal.
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