The delicious rise of ramen: 17 creative, surprising, affordable ways with instant noodles
Briefly

Instant ramen, invented in 1958 by Momofuku Ando, transitioned from luxury to global staple, adapting to modern tastes with fresh ingredients and social media trends.
TikTok has embraced instant noodles, leading to a 50% sales increase at Ocado, with the #ramenhacks hashtag contributing over 22,000 posts showcasing creative recipes.
Popular instant noodle modifications include a 'TikTok ramen' recipe, featuring drained noodles mixed with butter, garlic, soy sauce, fried egg, and everything bagel spice, emphasizing convenience.
Felicity Cloake's pickled vegetables are a quick upgrade for instant noodles, adding significant flavor without much time investment, enhancing the culinary experience with little effort.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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