Meal preparation becomes effortless with these protein-enriched instant noodle cups. Packed with rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, and a delightful broth, these do-it-yourself instant noodle cups are an ideal choice for a nourishing and wholesome lunch throughout the week.
If you’re a fan of instant noodles, you must give these DIY instant noodle cups a try! They are not only incredibly quick and simple to put together, but the ingredient combinations are virtually endless. Once you grasp the concept, you can effortlessly customize these DIY noodle cups to your liking.
What You’ll Need
Here is the list of ingredients you’ll need to create my version of homemade instant noodle cups:
- Instant Noodles: The spotlight is on rice vermicelli, but you can opt for rice noodles, ramen, soba noodles, or udon noodles as well.
- Chicken: A bit of cooked shredded chicken for added protein.
- Edamame: Frozen edamame to boost the protein content.
- Cabbage and Carrots: Some shredded napa cabbage and carrots for texture and fiber.
- Green Onion: For color and crunch.
- Chicken Bouillon: A dollop of chicken bouillon paste to transform boiling water into a flavorful noodle broth.
- Soy Sauce: To season the broth with a touch of salt.
- Red Chili Paste: To add a spicy kick to these instant noodle cups. I suggest gochujang, but other chili paste or chili oil varieties will work just as well.
Besides these core ingredients, I like to finish off my instant noodle cups with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a touch of freshness and vibrancy.
