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Smoked Instant Ramen Noodles

One weekend while my husband was smoking ribs, he mentioned there was some extra room and that that I could smoke something else. I opened up the pantry and there was a package of instant ramen noodles staring back at me and I thought, why not? I was shocked at how much flavor the smoked noodles add and how smoking them changed the texture. They have a firm snappy bite to them and do not turn to mush. The next time you already have the smoker fired up, give this a try!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine asian
Servings 2 people
Calories 374.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor Smoker
  • 1 Large Saucepan
  • 2 Serving bowls
  • 1 Chef's knife For chopping scallions
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping scallions

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 3 ounce package ramen noodles
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an outdoor smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) using hickory wood chips.
  • Remove block of noodles from the package and set aside seasoning packet. Run block of noodles under water for 30 seconds on all sides. Place noodles directly on the rack of the smoker and smoke for 1 hour. Let cool.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Turn heat off, stir in reserved seasoning packet, and let sit for 1 minute. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions.

Notes

The pre-smoking rinse of the instant noodles is crucial; it helps prevent them from drying out excessively during the smoking process and allows for better smoke adherence, resulting in a more robust flavor and unique texture. To elevate the dish beyond the seasoning packet, consider enriching the boiling water with a small piece of kombu or a few dried shiitake mushrooms for a deeper umami broth. Experiment with different wood chips like apple or cherry for a milder, sweeter smoke profile if hickory is too intense. For a restaurant-quality finish, add a perfectly jammy soft-boiled egg and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds along with the fresh scallions.