Are you living in the mountains? Like, legit high altitude (above 3,000 feet)? Water boils at a lower temperature up there. That means your ramen might be gummy and sad if you follow standard times.
Solution: Add 30 to 60 seconds to your initial water heating time. Also, let the noodles soak for an extra minute after microwaving. The steam needs more time to do its magic. Your bowl of happiness will thank you.
And if you’re at sea level, just laugh at the mountain people. You have it easy. Now go microwave.
Microwave Ramen Noodles: Safe & Quick Cooking Method
What About the Broth-to-Noodle Ratio?
This is a matter of personal religion, not science. Like water? Use two full cups. Like a sludgy, noodle-heavy situation? Use one and a half. But here’s the key: measure your water before you nuke it.
If you pour water straight from the tap into the bowl and guess, you might end up with ramen soup that’s too watery or ramen bricks that aren’t covered. Use a measuring cup. It’s not hard, and it makes you look like a chef. A lazy chef, but a chef nonetheless.
And for the love of everything holy, do not overfill. A boil-over in the microwave is the number one cause of “I give up, I’m ordering pizza.”
