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8 Ways to Turn Instant Ramen into a Gourmet Meal

By Food & Wine
Updated February 16, 2016
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Those cheap little packages of dried noodle blocks that totally sustained you while writing your thesis? (Postmodern feminist theory FTW!) Well, turns out that there are plenty of delicious ways to cook them. Here, eight of our favorite recipes that go way beyond the microwave.This piece originally appeared on PureWow.
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15-Minute Ramen and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Thai Chicken Ramen

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This Japanese dish gets a Thai flavor kick. Get the recipe.

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Ramen Burrito

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Crunchy Ramen and Chicken Salad

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If you can pick up carrot slices with chopsticks, we applaud you. Get the recipe.

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Homemade Ramen with Spicy Tofu

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OK, back to soup. Get the recipe.

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Ramen Burger

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Assuming buns aren’t really your thing. Get the recipe.

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Crock-Pot Carmelized Pork Ramen Soup

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Isn’t your slow cooker a godsend? Get the recipe.

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Ramen Mac and Cheese

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