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How to Make Ramen Noodle Using Spaghetti (Hack)

Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Author Yuto Omura
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients 
 

  • 160 g dry spaghetti 1.0-1.8mm depending on your preference
  • 2000 ml water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp baking soda

Instructions 

  • First, fill a large pot with 2000 ml water and ½ tsp salt. Bring it to a rolling boil.
  • Once it's boiling, add 1 tbsp baking soda and 160 g dry spaghetti. Boil for 2 minutes longer (if you use a thinner type, reduce the time a bit) than stated on the packaging.
  • Pour the spaghetti into a colander and rinse with fresh water. Use hot water if you're serving it hot and cold water if serving it cold.
  • Enjoy with your favorite ramen broth and toppings!

Notes

  • Use a large pot with at least 20cm diameter for boiling the noodles.
  • Choose stainless steel or enamel pots instead of aluminum, as baking soda can cause discoloration.
  • Watch for excessive foaming when adding baking soda to boiling water to prevent overflow.
  • Always use food-grade baking soda.
  • Select pasta thickness based on preference: capellini (thinnest), spaghettini (thin), or spaghetti (thicker), ranging from 1.0mm to 1.8mm.
  • Thoroughly drain and rinse noodles in a colander to remove baking soda residue that can cause bitterness or sliminess.
  • Recommended easy homemade soups to go with: Miso Ramen, Cheat’s Tonkotsu Ramen, Tantanmen, Abura Soba. Full ramen roundup here.