Go to an Asian market and buy better Ramen. The good brands have three packets, soup base, flavored oil, and chili...

Though everyone else's recommendations are much more healthy.

idk about plain msg, but the msg that comes in powdered broths/stocks adds a lot to it -- it keeps it from being too "one note".

I forgot there was some in the packet that comes with. I don't normally use those, since I normally have stock available

Dried seaweed is really cheap and adds flavor and texture.

I'm intrigued - not knocking at all.

Canned green beans are gross.

I've come to appreciate the creaminess of American cheese over the last few years especially on burgers. Real cheddar like Tillamook is way greasy with very little flavor when cooked which isnt great on an already greasy burger.

However, I've never had cheese in ramen but I'd be willing to try it.

East Meets Southwest: Discard packet. Combine about 3/4 cup salsa (a whole cup if salsa is chunky) and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. May add about 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, if desired. Cook noodles, drain and add to sauce.

I've made this since the late 90s. If you like both Southwestern and Asian cuisines, you might like this.

This is the way. Also, fry sliced ginger, sliced carrots, and mushrooms in the sesame oil. Mix in some chili oil, too. Mm.

If you can dish a little extra cash, Shin Black ramen is great. It comes with all the spices.

crush some peanuts into small pieces, fry in oil, ideally sesame oil.

avocado is a great ingredient too.

Ooohh...I'll be looking for that, thanks!

It's awesome stuff, spicy, but not too, with a really delicious flavor.

There’s a ramen sauce that makes ramen soup I like. Add that to just the dry noodles they sell- not the packs of ramen- and it’s very economical and better quality.

Anything works in ramen. If you have a freezer I’d suggest ham is a very very cheap protein to add if you can buy in a large size.

Otherwise, sprouts are good and inexpensive. So are mushrooms. Turkey is cheap but in bulk like ham. If you’re aiming for less bulk chicken thighs are inexpensive and good in soups.

If you want something like frozen broccoli try peas. Peas are great.

If you brine your eggs in mirin and soy sauce they will work even better in the dish.

Thank you!