First and foremost, this Ramen Peas recipe was born out of necessity and is a utility recipe. Nothing fancy, just a tasty way to add a frozen vegetable to the menu with almost no fuss.
Ingredients & Equipment
3 Ingredients Needed for Ramen Peas
When I make proper ramen noodles, I love to use the instant bricks of noodles found at Walmart for $0.39 per brick. However, if I am going to the trouble of making ramen noodles, I am making my own ramen broth since it is so much better. Umami forever! This leaves me with a small pile of ramen seasoning packets sitting in the pantry, so let’s put them to work!
- Frozen Peas: Quite possibly the best frozen vegetable in the freezer aisle. Comes in convenient 1 lb. bags for easy use.
- Butter: 1 Tbsp of quality butter adds a lovely flavor and texture to the peas. Kerry Gold butter is great and I recommend it if you are at all picky about flavor.
- Ramen Seasoning Packet: These little pouches of dust add a huge punch of flavor to anything, and they are quite concentrated. 1 pouch is recommended and should be plenty of flavor for the family.
- Sesame Seeds: Optional. More for texture than flavor, these add a bit more substance to this side dish.
Equipment
To make Ramen Peas you only need a small pot and a non-stick spatula to stir the peas. A small pot with a lid is beneficial but not necessary.
Preparation
Cooking the Ramen Peas
Over medium-low heat, melt your butter until nice and puddly. Once melted, pour in the frozen peas and stir to coat with butter. When the peas have nearly thawed, add the seasoning packet, and stir to combine. Serve hot and do not overcook. Burnt peas are gross and won’t win you any favors.
10-minute Ramen Peas
Equipment
- Sauce Pan (lid optional)
Ingredients
- 12 oz Green Peas Frozen
- 1 Tbsp Butter Salted preferred
- 1 packet Ramen Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Seasme Seeds Optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter (1T) over medium-low heat. Pour the bag of frozen peas into the pot once the butter has melted. Stir to coat.
- Heat through until melted. Add seasoning near the end and stir to combine thoroughly. Do not overcook.
- Add sesame seeds (1T), Serve hot.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do Overcooked Peas Look Like?
Overcooked peas go from that lovely kelly green color to a sickly yellow-green color. Think canned peas. They also get a bitter off-flavor which also tastes like canned peas. Keep an eye on the peas and stir regularly to avoid overcooking the peas at the bottom of the pot.
Can I Use Different Flavored Ramen Packets?
Absolutely. That is one of my favorite parts of ramen noodles is the different flavors. Try it out and let us know how it goes!
Do You Have an Alternative to The Ramen Seasoning?
There are several iterations on the web for homemade packet seasonings. I haven’t tried any of them, but here is a list of the ones I have found. They are all chicken seasoning, but should be a good approximation of those little silver beauties, and should be healthier.
Can You Put Ramen Seasoning on Other Vegetables?
You can absolutely put ramen seasoning on any vegetable you like and it should be delicious. I plan on trying this on corn, broccoli, and anything else that can be easily steamed or simmered. I’ll post results here as I try different iterations.
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