I Tried VIRAL RAMEN HACKS I found on TIKTOK ... which way is best??

[@Stup_efied]

I prefer the brighter lighting, but this lighting works as well. Definitely trying ramen recipes 1 & 3. I laughed out loud when the two of you started crunching on the ramen “cookies”😂

[@ItsJustLisa]

Chris’ face was everything. 🤣🤣🤣

[@anabellegracielakrisanti7123]

the lighting is actually.. okay. but id still prefer the usual lighting as its more bright and clear ;)

[@SajR5520]

I agree.

[@CherrrrBear]

Agreed

[@spffygrl84]

"Fancy Ramen" - yup that's what we call it too - is a staple in my house. I use regular mayo, but will for sure be picking up some Kewpie mayo for next time! Some additions I love: 1) Sriracha in the broth (whisk it with the rest prior to adding the noodles); 2) sautéed veg (mushroom, bite-sized broccoli, kale) and crispy tofu mixed in once you add the noodles; and 3) on top: a sliced soft-boiled egg, avocado, seaweed snack strips, and green onion. It takes a little bit longer but is worth it, especially for a more filling meal, like dinner.

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

If only I wasn't allergic to spicy food! this looks so good!

[@SoaDsanny]

oh yeah. Sounds amazing! Thank you for your comment!

[@rachelhowland2444]

oh my god im so glad im not the only one who puts avocado in ramen lol my friend was so unsure about it when i forced her to try and she loved it!

[@TaylorReedTDNK1]

The "tiktok" ramen lives rent free in my brain ever since I found it about a month ago. I make it ALL of the time now 😂 I add sriracha and rice wine vinegar in it...it adds so much!

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

Me too 😋 I add sesame seeds too with some dried herbs😋

[@cayla4178]

Same! This is similar to what the ramen eggs are marinated. I sometimes add ponzu sauce to my ramen too.

[@jacobedenfield4015]

I love the tone of the lighting. It’s definitely a bit warmer which is very flattering for the food etc. but maybe a tad brighter?

[@caitlinphillips1821]

The only thing I wish yall would do is link the recipes or videos like you did with the raspberry muffin...which are the fam fave now, because I think we are genuinely want to try them 😆

[@caitbeck100]

Instead of brown sugar I would try hoisin sauce. You’ll get that sweetness without it overpowering everything. If it were me I would do hoisin, soy sauce, garlic, and add some green onions at the end. You can either do sriracha to add a kick at the end or add some red pepper flakes to the sauce as you’re cooking it. Just depends on personal preference at that point.

[@jhahaa1]

I like adding American cheese to the super super super spicy ramen because it helps to mellow it out and make the broth a little bit thicker and creamy.

[@Appaddict01]

I fell like I’d use deli American it is better than Kraft slices.

[@stacifisher6695]

Adding American cheese to tteokbokki does the same. It’s 🔥

[@mahafatima95]

Same and a little honey too

[@Ria-vj3ch]

God i love adding cheese to spicy ramen or tteokbokki

[@CarboneCat]

I love Chris’ T-shirt. Artsy and geek at once; perfection.

[@littlemissmolly18]

I know the hot water will have cooked the egg but it still really freaked me out seeing the egg not cooked hahaha, loved as usual though x

[@aep7113]

You get salmonella from the egg shell, it’s a common misunderstanding it’s from the egg itself. It’s contracted from poop of the chickens and unclean eggs

[@TyLeeslilsis]

@@aep7113 wait. Wait wait. So it's only the outside of the shell? The part that always gets thrown out anyways?

[@user-np1yb2yn2w]

@@TyLeeslilsis no, that’s not 100% true. Salmonella can infect a chickens ovaries and infect the egg sac before the shell is even formed. Treat all eggs like they could have salmonella and cook them and store properly.

[@aep7113]

@@user-np1yb2yn2w the chances of contracting it from an infected chicken in the USA is so low if not all together unlikely. Other countries with less standards in sanitation I would absolutely make sure it’s cooked. But yes it’s from chicken poop particles containing salmonella still left on the shell, rinse your eggs before cracking if you want to feel safer. But if you are avoiding the cookie dough or whatever you good boo, treat yourself.. your more likely to get in an accident or something like that then contracting it

[@TyLeeslilsis]

@@aep7113 oh pffft I eat cookie dough for fun. If it gets me through that, so be it lol! Good to know though.

[@aga.sprus23]

I like the less bright lighting it feels more natural and chill. Also the colors look deeper and more rich in my opinion 🧡

[@anacorrea7718]

I had to immediately make the one with Mayo and egg and spices as soon as you tried it. Lol it’s sooo good!! thanks Rachel & Christopher!

[@shelby1053]

Tip for poaching ur egg in ur ramen. When you've got about 30 secs left of ur noodles cooking, crack ur egg in and immediately cover the pot with a lid. I've been doing that for years and it's perfect. My go-to ramen personally is a shin ramen pack mostly drained and a dash of milk. Then add cheese, siracha, and a poached egg. If I've got veggies I always add them too. Also, yes to cheese in ramen. It's so good and a Korean way of eating it I believe.

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

Yes that's what I do too! Makes it soo creamy

[@stephaniechilton5785]

I thought I was the only one who didn’t like “cold cheese”, but love it on stuff when it’s melted! Lol I love your videos. You and Chris are so precious together!

[@deborahrowe1564]

The Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch is the easiest way to elevate instant ramen! I do Shin Spicy ramen, kale, two eggs, and top with furikake, sriracha, and the chunch and split a packet of nori. It's PERFECT! I have it at least once a weekend.

[@CarboneCat]

Sadly, there’s no Trader Joe’s in Canada.

[@AlyseNicolettaHolder]

I had to come back to this comment. That chili onion crunch oil is AMAZING. You’ve changed my ramen game forever

[@deborahrowe1564]

@@CarboneCat Fly By Jing’s Sichaun Chili Crisp is great, too. I think Momofuku and some other brands make comparable products!

[@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname]

I really enjoy this light as someone who normally looks at your videos with my morning coffee or evening tea so this light was soft and relaxing

[@carveylover]

I like the imagery of hydroplaning garlic. Just slipping and sliding around on a road some where. It was a good chuckle I had.

[@tamiachauke2969]

Love how "Yyyeeaaahhhh" was the catchphrase for this vid. Was honestly too cute ♥️ getting excited n everything

[@xprismperfectx]

You can substitute with regular mayo! I use hellman's makes it really creamy, I also add an egg, granulated garlic and some sesame oil and use that same technique.

[@vanessalois8747]

My family's favourite is just cooking the noodles then draining the water and add in sesame oil, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, chilli oil/flakes and fried garlic. 😋 Another would be to cook ramen and while boiling add generous amount of chilli sauce then the ramen seasoning n an egg.

[@JenniferSMoreau]

Ramen is my favorite. I create my ramen with miso, sesame oil, scallion, cilantro, and chili crisp oil!, and air fried tofu. It's amazing!

[@wendysumner8899]

Have made the kewpie mayo version recently...very creamy and rich tasting. I use my favourite Korean hot pepper flakes in the Tik Tok ramen and add Everything But the Bagel seasoning along with green onions as toppings. Still my fav!! (Have you ever tried using sweet soy sauce? Yummo!!!) All of these I've tried after watching Emmymade videos! I agree with Christopher that the cheese should be on the bottom of the bowl for Roy Choi's version. Great video guys!!!

[@kaylachramosta1975]

sweet soy sauce is amazing!

[@Littlesumo18]

I just made myself ramen and opened KZbin for something to watch and see your video 😄 My go to (lazy) ramen recipe: Add frozen Asia Mix veggies to a pot, put on low heat for a moment to thaw veggies a bit, then add the required amount of water, bring to a boil. Put on low again and add seasoning packets and noodles. Simmer for about 5 minutes. I either eat it like that (if I get a Miso type for example) or add some peanut butter.

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

Owww peanut butter is sooo goooodddd

[@hayleybowe1767]

I’m glad you mentioned the lighting because I seriously turned up the brightness on my phone beforehand and thought there was something wrong with my phone!!

[@lockportang0356]

I've been making the kewpie, egg, garlic one all week. SO good, thank you!!

[@laurahale837]

I would love to watch a video of you guys trying different instant ramen brands and flavours!

[@cayla4178]

I love your videos. You and Christopher are adorable! I don’t typically comment because I usually watch on my fire tv. But I just had to pop in your comments and ask you to make the rice paper wrapped ramen!

[@amberneitzel8201]

I love you and your hubbys chemistry! Now off to try these recipes (Yes it is 11pm...)

[@oliviajo8653]

As a healthier alternative to the packet spice I use a teaspoon of a healthy chicken stock powder for flavouring. Very yummy. And of course dollops of chutney (South African 🥰) always makes any dish better!

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

Me too, I am allergic to that spice, so I use half a pack of any other flavoring

[@MufasaSid]

I felt there was something off when the video first started playing but then you mentioned the lighting and then I knew... Definitely prefer the old lighting but hey we're here for your amazing content be it in this lighting or the old one :D

[@SammiAnnie814]

Agree with all of this 🙂

[@brittneylouise2473]

I’m so happy you like friends I love friends I’ve watched the whole series 3 times in 1 month I love it that much xx

[@SARAHESENWEIN]

I think you both should do the Uncle Roger ramen…or the fried rice!! That would be a show many nieces and nephews would enjoy 😉

[@ambermorton5030]

Now Im wondering why I haven't been eating ramen more often since the way you guys make it it looks delicious and easy to make. Its always tough finding good recipes as a single person, cooking for one is difficult! I'm definitely gonna try the soy sauce and brown sugar one soon. As for the lighting I like the brighter lighting so we can see the food better. When you said ramen cookies I thought you were gonna put the ramen into regular cookies, I was not expecting that!

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

Ramen is my " add whatever you have and it will be fine" food 😂

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

I just love how everyone has their own version of their FANCY Ramen 😂😂I use leftover chicken or meat, with some shredded carrots and soy sauce, and I add one soft boiled egg to make it creamy with lots of sesame seeds😋

[@rachelxelainexo]

i actually like this lighting way better!!! makes it feel more homey

[@rmalacas]

His shirts!! Always on point! This is my favorite one

[@kimmiheart]

Loveee watching these on a Saturday! It's something I look forward to every weekend! Thanks for making such enjoyable content! 🙌🏻☺️

[@dhtarget]

You two are my new KZbin addiction! Love watching you.

[@vax1409]

Love the lighting more then your old lighting After finishing your video imam go try these recipes out! Cant wait!

[@briarrose8154]

I love that tiktok ramen is basically indomie mi gorem 🤣 that stuff is DELICIOUS

[@karecat]

Ya. The second one is definitely mee goreng. 🤣🤣

[@thebobbimartin]

When I was in college, I was a resident assistant. We had to do 4 programs every semester for the students. One year, I made a Cheap Chef Cookbook for the dorms. There was a whole chapter dedicated to ramen. One of the weirdest recipes (submitted by a student) was a Ramen sandwich. They would basically cook the ramen to barely soft with as little water as possible, then sprinkle the flavor packet on it and place it between 2 pieces of bread with mayo and cheese. I was never brave enough to try it, but I did include it in the cookbook. That was one of the biggest hits and from what I have heard, other RAs have added to it and make a staple every year.

[@ksacosta69]

I was told it originated from prisoners in jail. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sophieanderson1723]

In Australia, we make a something similar to the cookies but they are called chocolate spiders, mix peanut butter, crunchy noodles and chocolate and refrigerate. Soooo good

[@jostewart3192]

One year late but yum I love chocolate spiders

[@mickeyclonts6091]

Do equal parts soy sauce and honey [about a table spoon each) and ad red pepper flakes + garlic to taste and fry the noodle in that. I usually put a runny yolk fried egg on top

[@mandigummels]

Well I watched this hungry and ended up making the brown sugar one as soon as I finished the video. I really like it! I think I cut back the sugar but I didn't measure. I also added Sriracha mayo which was delicious. I love ramen hacks!

[@alanself3430]

We make the brown sugar ramen all the time! I adjust it so it isn’t as much sugar though and I add sesame oil & other spices too.

[@cydvicious88]

Thank you for linking Chris' shirt!

[@jess15082]

I really like the lighting actually, makes it feel more like I’m in the kitchen with you and we’re just hanging out

[@jessicaperry7277]

I love kewpie mayo on ramen! Also, I prefer your brighter lighting, it’s happier. My hack is I cook my noodles in broth vs water; I do that with all noodles or rice.

[@Glim246]

Have you tried Better than Bouillon? It comes in different flavors and is super easy to use. We cook all our grains in broth too and this is cheaper and less wasteful than the cartons.

[@jessicaperry7277]

@@Glim246 I have tried it and it was good, but I buy knorr bouillon in the big canister and recycle it when I’m done.

[@mariaverina]

More light, for sure, imo. Great video tho as always❤❤💕💕

[@annalauryn966]

Ambient lighting 😉 it looks real and comfy. We like 👍

[@jessicaw7185]

I'm glad she warned not to substitute regular mayo for the first recipe, because I was already planning to do that very thing.

[@Glim246]

Regular works just fine. Kewpie uses just the egg yolks and is tangier and sweeter than most mayos but I use Hellmann's when I'm out of Kewpie and it's still yummy😋

[@CrystalFier]

My fave ramen is instant ramen, mostly drained, with about 3-5tbsp creamy peanut butter, a healthy squirt of honey, the flavor packet (beef is best), and soy sauce!

[@DreamingInOrange]

The brighter lighting makes the videos feel “happier” in my opinion. P.S. Loveeeee ramen!

[@madelineortiz1358]

It DOES work just as nice with regular Mayo!! So delicious

[@kerryanne28]

I’d love to see use try making different styles of pizzas and what use enjoy best ❤️❤️ Detroit style is so good 😊

[@daynapaigemiller]

QUEEN! Your tan is looking amazing! What are you using???

[@beautifullife413]

I actually reallyyyy like the lighting in this video !!!

[@stephaniebaumlin36]

I like the brighter lighting

[@Meowmerz22]

Literally sat down with my bowl of weird ramen, opened KZbin, and here’s Rachel and Christopher… with a ramen video. *chefs kiss* ALSO… Top the ramen with a pan fried egg, drizzle sriracha Mayo on top of that. Repeated *chefs kiss*

[@mahafatima95]

The Roi Choi recipe has been in my family since years, my desperate attempt to make my late night snack delicious, although I add honey and garlic and ginger paste too because that's a staple in a desi kitchen

[@izholmes]

I once caught chef jon kung on a TikTok live and asked him what his favorite Ramen was. He said Laksa from Singapore (comes in a black package), and of course it is incredible! Pricey for Ramen, about 3 or 4 dollars a pack, but so worth it! And very filling. We are huge Ramen fans here too. Looking forward to trying that third hack!

[@imjuliewaters]

Now I'm craving instant Ramen. 😂 I prefer the other lighting. I thought either my computer or my eyes were freaking out because it was so dark.

[@shaunapapa8564]

I love your kitchen hack videos. Looks like we will be having ramen tomorrow.😋

[@marciwhitman3513]

I love Christopher's shirt in this video because it's The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh and it's one of my favorite paintings by him. ❤️

[@s.ce.76]

The kewpie mayo one is my standard recipe and i love it so much

[@galeem713]

I like the cookie one. Your reactions were priceless

[@savanalewis6673]

When you said wowzer bowser my pitty looked up for his name is bowser. Lol "who me what I'd do?"

[@hollyruggeri5501]

Laughed out loud at y’all eating those “cookies”!

[@whitenoise9687]

I prefer the brighter lighting. Since you love spring onions, did you know you can easily grow them yourself? You just get a couple of spring onions, cut of the bottom and put that in in some water. I dit this a couple of weeks ago, and it works!

[@susantompkins6115]

Rachel PLEASE I love your necklaces where did you find them? Your lighting is just fine. I love your channels 💜

[@aliciabillings6169]

So love your love of ramen it has really helped me up my ramen game! My nostalgic go to for “fancy” ramen is making box Mac and cheese and adding in ramen to cook the last few minutes then making the Mac and cheese according to the box (sometimes adding a bit more milk so it isn’t to dry) and adding the ramen packet it was a go to for us kids when I was growing up and now my girls love it too!

[@alexysdeborah6910]

A sentence you'd never think will come out of Shell's mouth: It's too sweet for me LOL

[@jayg1316]

Similar to the brown sugar, Ive made one that works well! Not too sweet. I usually sautee onions with some spices, like cumin coriander, Usually also add bell pepper, carrot juliennes, mushrooms. Add soy sauce and some of the soup powder that comes with the noodles. Added the boiled ramen. To the side I make a few tbsp of caramel, so butter and brown sugar, over heat . Then add to noodles to taste ! Lets you control the sugar

[@mammie19621962]

Edit: I know u poured a lil hot water in the first one BUT... Just how much did it really cook that egg?(egg was loose and spread cuz prob an older egg. Not spoiled, but eggs start to loosen with age. 😉) I'm not THAT opposed except I'd be looking for a slimy texture. 🤣 I'm sick with the flu and trying to watch videos to get my mind off my misery🤢😩. I was JUST thinking... It's Saturday and Rachel hasn't posted a video! 😲 About 5 min later... BAM!!! IT'S HERE! 😊 THANK YOU DARLIN! 😊💋😊

[@day4286]

Hmmm the lighting is just a little darker :D but it doesnt drown out the colours. The old setup was 🔥

[@meagenb4968]

Ohmygosh- you guys were such good sports with the "cookies"...... :)))

[@pamelacunningham7395]

I tried the TikTok ramen a few months ago and felt the same; too sweet but it looked cool. I might try the kewpie mayo one. Your faces for the ramen cookies made me laugh. Love your videos!

[@thehomeschooledhomeschoole5391]

The "tiktok" ramen looks soo good! It sounds like the sauce ingredients we would use when making teriyaki chicken, so I bet it has a teriyaki taste, which would be a huge hit around my house. I'm going to have to try it

[@MonikaBury]

I did not know the third recipe, I will try it for sure. Greetings from Berlin🙂

[@emilysmith2784]

Ha! I thought the brightness on my phone died so had to crank it up to watch. I prefer the brighter lighting. Saves my phone battery 😂

[@stephaniegallardo6610]

So glad u guys did these. I tried to mix n match didn't work out well lol I don't recommend but my go to ramen has always been the noodles and flavor packet poach an egg till almost hard boiled and half a lime at the end its amazing very latino reminds me of what my mom made when I was a kid and I was sick

[@dhruvigala]

Hi Rachel, can you do some 'trying indian snacks' video!? Love from India 🇮🇳

[@lisaprestia9960]

I made one adding along with the seasoning pouch - gojuchang, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and poached the egg in it like you did. So good.

[@aliyakhilji2113]

Really love your videos😍😍

[@myahreitz1727]

I'd love to see you two try one of those mystery Ramen boxes. They send you like 12+ different types to try!

[@terra724]

I poach eggs in and add cheese to my ramen all the time. My fave ramen is the Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black. It comes with two soup bases and has a more well-rounded flavor then the original. It’s so fun to modify instant ramen with whatever ingredients you’ve got laying around and it usually ends up being good.

[@sweetmissirish]

Love that ramyun. I'm not good at making my ramen fancy - I just use broth instead of water (Campbell's prik ramen broth is fantastic)... any ideas on what I could use at work to elevate this?

[@terra724]

@@sweetmissirish I like to add in thinly sliced beef. Like Philly cheesesteak thin at the end. It cooks instantly in the boiled water. Also sautéing some garlic with butter in the pan before adding your water or broth is really good. Bean sprouts, fresh onion, green onion, carrots or cilantro are all good veggies to add. Mushroom is also good I just don’t like them 😂. If my ramen could stand to be spicier I like to add garlic chili sauce. If it’s bland some soy sauce, oyster sauce, or fish sauce adds that saltiness.

[@leahharrington1645]

I prefer the brighter lights. It makes it easier to see what you're doing.

[@azelfa423]

That looks delicious! I love that polish on you too. What is that color called?

[@redrose1790]

both of your faces at the end cracked me up lol

[@Nailsandfails]

The brighter lighting is much better, much more preferred

[@ksacosta69]

I like the chicken ramen with soy sauce, American cheese and green onions. When I'm craving comfort food it really hits the spot.

[@DaisyLarson4936]

I prefer my ramen with less water. We always use Kewpie as well. Our "Dinner in a Hurry" is garlic, Kewpie, parmaesan cheese and sesame seeds (we add baby spinach and meat like cooked chicken if we want to pad it out). Re the lighting I prefer the lighter vibe but this is ok too.

[@AlexandraVincent]

I need to make all of these now. I’m obsessed with ramen too. Side note: I’m on a bowling league just for fun and our team name is the Incredi-bowls lol

[@soul00theeundead]

i have done similar ramen to the cheese one you did along time ago. i also remember my dad use to put a can of the mini sauges green onion bell pepper and hot sauce when i was a kid. one ofmy favorite ramen ingredients is dryed mushrooms because the have a meater texture

[@r3b3lliousr3b3l]

I love that I'm eating Sapporo Ichiban original ramen as I'm watching this video LOL Awesome job, as always

[@Dashkita]

Rachel! You should make a part two! There’s a recipe that uses spam and peanut butter in the broth

[@TheTurtle3469]

Raw egg freaks me out, I don’t know how I feel about that lol

[@einfachmalessen]

Loved it as always - but I cannot believe you let the Ichiban Friends quote opportunity slide... 😱

[@melissagreen1117]

Gonna have to try some of these❤️

[@lexitk1128]

Def prefer brighter lighting!♥️