Ramen here means the instant kind, and there is no pretence otherwise. Hot water, a few minutes, done.

Treat the packet as a starting point. The noodles and stock are a base rather than a meal.

Add an egg, spring onion, frozen corn, leftover vegetables, chilli oil, whatever is in the fridge. Two minutes of extra effort turns it into something you would happily serve someone else.

Stocked at Curry Corner, North Melbourne.