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Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Ramen Upgrade Recipe for Dorm Rooms

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A quick and easy creamy peanut butter ramen recipe perfect for dorm rooms or quick meals, transforming basic ramen noodles into a rich, comforting dish with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 packet ramen noodles (about 3 oz / 85 g)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hot water (60 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 stalk green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil about 2 cups (480 ml) of water in a small pot until rolling boil.
  2. Add ramen noodles to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook an extra minute if softer noodles are desired, but avoid overcooking.
  3. While noodles cook, whisk 2 tablespoons peanut butter with 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes into the peanut butter sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Drain most of the water from the noodles, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
  6. Pour peanut butter sauce into the pot with noodles and stir gently until noodles are evenly coated.
  7. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon lime juice over noodles. Add sliced green onions and stir to combine.
  8. Serve immediately in a warm bowl.

Notes

Whisk peanut butter with hot water first to avoid clumps and create a silky sauce. Do not overcook noodles to prevent mushiness. Adjust spice levels gradually. Save ramen seasoning packet for other uses. Add steamed veggies or protein like tofu or soft-boiled egg for a fuller meal. For vegan option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure peanut butter is vegan-friendly.

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