Why do my ramen noodles always turn out white??!?!! ?

Question

I've been making them in the microwave for as long as I can remember now. but in the past like 3 weeks everytime, they come out really white looking & it doesn't taste near as good, sometimes its just plain nasty.

I cook them for 3-4 minutes & thats what I've always done. I haven't been doing anything differently.

whats the deal?!?!

Answer 1

because their 1$ for 5 of them you get what you pay for!

Answer 2

if u buy the cup ramen, their different from the packet ones where u actual boil water then add noodles. i never microwave my noodles either the cup ramen or boiling, i always boil water then add for cup ramen, or boil water and add noodles in the pot. if ur noodles are white then ur probably adding too much water.  

Answer 3

good ramen noodles go to the Olympics

Answer 4

you are cooking off the starch, try cooking them for a lesser amount of time.

Answer 5

of course they are nasty!

what the h**l do you expect for 10 cents!

Answer 6

did you change brands?

I use Maruchan. They are the best, I think. I make them the same way you do, but I only put them in for 3 minutes, I think 4 makes them too mushy.

Answer 7

Your microwave oven may be a part of the issue.

You could always try making them the traditional way.

Put a pot of water on your stove (on HIGH) and wait for the water to boil. Then, put in the noodles and set your timer for 3 and a half minutes. WHen your timer goes off, take the pot off of the stove, after giving them a quick stir. Then, put ALL of the noodles in a bowl, and then add noodle water (As much as you want) to taste. Then add the WHOLE packet of seasoning (This will have a LOT of sodium... but oh well.) to the mixture. Add 2 ice cubes and enjoy.

Maybe your microwave is old... you may want to consider getting a new one.

Good Luck! :o)