You'll never have plain ramen again.
Elote Ramen Is the Instant Ramen Recipe We Absolutely Want to Try
Updated Apr. 17, 2020
We’re doing our best to keep meals interesting while going to the grocery store as infrequently as possible. That means getting crafty with the food in the pantry, like instant ramen. It’s a pantry staple for lots of good reasons. Besides being cheap, fast and delicious, it can easily be elevated into so much more.
Our friends at Foodbeast just created an out-of-the-box ramen recipe that we think everyone needs to try: elote ramen!
What Is Elote Ramen?
This delicious dish is a mash-up of instant ramen and Mexican street corn flavors—cheese, corn, mayonnaise, lime, hot sauce and Tajin. How do you make it at home? Luckily, Foodbeast shared their secret recipe in this easy-to-follow video:
Speaking of Mexican street corn, here are some of our favorite recipes for this delicious treat.
Other Delicious Ways to Enjoy Ramen
You can use ramen noodles for salads, sides, main dishes and more. It’s true! Check out this spicy Asian sausage and ramen salad or this take on a comfort food classic, tomato noodle soup with ramen. Just scope out the ingredients you have in the house and start creating your next meal.
We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Tasty Recipes to Make with Ramen Noodles
Pork & Ramen Stir-Fry
I normally serve a traditional stir-fry, but I wanted to change it up with this ramen noodle recipe. Ramen noodles are a quick sub for the rice, and we really like the crisp-tender bite from fresh broccoli and a package of coleslaw mix. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Turkey Ramen Noodle SaladMy husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack the ramen noodles and almonds separately and toss them in right before it's time to dish up. They stay nice and crunchy that way. —Kristen Pallant, Big Arm, Montana
Ramen Chicken Stir FryA frozen vegetable blend and ramen noodles make this chicken stir-fry a cinch to toss together. The filling meal is so easy to fix that teenagers can make it themselves. —Lois McAtee, Oceanside, California
Pork Noodle SoupMy daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It’s good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too. —Eleanor Niska, Twin Falls, Idaho
Ramen Stir-FryThis ramen stir-fry is unique and flavorful. The whole gang will enjoy the hearty, colorful meal-in-one. —Marlene McAllister, Portland, Michigan
Ramen Corn ChowderThis ramen noodle soup tastes as if it simmered for hours, but it’s ready in 15 minutes. I thought the original recipe was lacking in flavor, so I jazzed it up with extra corn and bacon bits. This creamy ramen recipe is one of my favorites! —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Sesame Ramen SaladThis spicy Asian sausage salad is equally good for lunch or a potluck. The ramen noodles make the dish all the more memorable! —Denese Johnson, Chico, Texas
For another tasty noodle dish, check out our chicken yakisoba recipe.
Shrimp RamenA package of store-bought noodles will speed up assembly of this colorful shrimp ramen that's flavored with carrots and small shrimp. My mother passed the recipe on to me. It’s delicious and so quick to make on busy nights. —Donna Hellinger, Lorain, Ohio
Hoisin Pork TenderloinHoisin pork tenderloin shows that you don't need a lot of fancy ingredients (or know-how) to make an Asian restaurant-style dish. This one comes together in less than 30 minutes, with a quick-roasted tenderloin and a five-minute sauce.
Bok Choy SaladDepending on what I have at home, I sometimes use only the sunflower kernels or almonds in this bok choy salad. This ramen noodle recipe makes a big amount, perfect for cookouts or reunions. —Stephanie Marchese, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Slow-Cooker Asian Short RibsMy slow cooker is my best friend. I use it at least three times a week. This Asian short ribs recipe is one of my favorites. The sauce can be used for other cuts of meat, too. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Ramen ColeslawThis super-easy, veggie-packed ramen coleslaw is a special side dish for barbecues, potlucks or any quick meal.
Grilled Chicken Ramen SaladI love this chicken ramen salad because it's a complete meal in one bowl. Everyone loves when it's on the table—that's a reaction that doesn't happen every night, so I appreciate the kudos when I get them! —Karen Carlson, Alameda, California
Red Curry Carrot SoupWith its mix of delicious colors, textures and flavors, this easy soup is something special. The meatballs make it hearty enough to serve as a light entree. —Dilnaz Heckman, Buckley, Washington
Crunchy Ramen SaladFor potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I just shake them all together when it's time to eat. —LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas
Turkey & Noodle Tomato SoupTurn V8 juice, veggies and ramen noodles into a wonderful soup that takes just a few minutes to make. I like to serve it with biscuits. —Jennifer Bridges, Los Angeles, California
Asparagus Beef Lo MeinThis springtime beef lo mein recipe is as easy as it gets. What takes this recipe to the next level are the ramen noodles. The instant noodle upgrade makes it extra fun! —Dottie Wanat, Modesto, California
Asian Beef and NoodlesAsian beef recipes don't get much simpler. This colorful, economical stir-fry dish takes only five ingredients—all of which you're likely to have on hand. Serve with a dash of soy sauce and a side of pineapple slices. —Laura Stenberg, Wyoming, Minnesota
Originally Published: April 17, 2020
