1. Noodles with Minced Meat
Mixing noodles is one of the popular and innovative ways to prepare instant noodles. If you prefer not to have fried noodles with oil or fat, this mixed noodle dish is a great alternative. Simply boil the noodles to soften them, prepare the necessary ingredients, and mix them together for a delicious dish. You can customize the recipe by adding vegetables, minced meat, or mushrooms based on your taste preferences. For added flavor, feel free to season with chili powder and lime to balance the taste and avoid monotony.
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- Minced meat
- Vegetables (such as spinach, carrots, mushrooms, lettuce – based on preference)
- Essential seasonings: oil, pepper, seasoning powder, etc.
- Boil the noodles and drain them. Add a bit of oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
- Sauté the minced meat and vegetables with garlic and onions, seasoning to taste. You can add some chili powder to the mixture if desired.
- Mix the noodles with the meat and vegetables, adjusting the seasoning to your liking.


2. Instant Noodle Salad with Water Spinach
One interesting way to prepare instant noodles is by making a water spinach noodle salad. The key ingredients are cooked instant noodles and blanched water spinach, combined with the tangy sweetness from the seasoning to enhance the dish’s flavor. You can also add roasted peanuts for a fragrant, nutty crunch. The important part of making this salad is adjusting the seasoning to your taste and ensuring the noodles and water spinach are evenly mixed so the flavors soak in. With just a few simple steps, you can turn instant noodles into a delicious salad. For added richness, you can even include boiled chicken for more flavor and a visually appealing touch.
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- Shredded water spinach
- Roasted peanuts
- Boiled chicken (optional)
- Seasonings: sugar, vinegar, salt, MSG, etc.
Instructions:
- Boil the instant noodles and drain them.
- Blanch the water spinach in hot water briefly. Be careful not to overcook it. After blanching, you can soak the spinach in ice water to preserve its crispness and vibrant color.
- Mix the noodles and water spinach, adjusting the seasoning to taste. If vinegar is unavailable, lime juice can be used instead. Make sure the sweet and sour mixture is well balanced.
- Add the boiled chicken (optional, based on personal preference).
- Top the salad with roasted peanuts.

3. Instant Noodles Wrapped with Quail Eggs
Just by hearing the name, you can already imagine how delicious this dish made from instant noodles is. The ingredients for making instant noodles wrapped with quail eggs include noodles, quail eggs, breadcrumbs, and various seasonings. The combination of the creamy texture of the quail eggs inside with the crispy noodles creates a delightful contrast. This dish can also be served with different sauces, depending on your taste. You can further modify this recipe by wrapping the noodles with meat or potatoes, which also makes for a delicious variation.
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- Breadcrumbs or cornstarch
- Quail eggs
- Seasonings: sugar, salt, seasoning powder, cooking oil, etc.
Instructions:
- Boil the noodles, drain them, and add a pinch of salt and MSG for extra flavor.
- Boil the quail eggs, peel the shells.
- Mix the cornstarch with water and stir well.
- Wrap the noodles around the quail eggs, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the noodles and quail eggs in hot oil, then remove them and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

4. Instant Noodle Sticks
Instant noodle sticks are a fun and creative way to prepare instant noodles, and Mytour is excited to share this snack idea with you. It’s a popular light snack, especially enjoyed by young people. After boiling the noodles to soften them, they are wrapped in foil to form a block and then deep-fried until crispy. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this crispy and delicious treat. You can even pair them with spicy or sweet sauces, or even chocolate for a fun twist. With its unique flavor, you’re sure to enjoy the instant noodle sticks from the very first bite.
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- Aluminum foil
- Eggs
- Sauce (optional, based on preference)
- Seasonings: cooking oil, etc.
Instructions:
- Boil the noodles and drain well.
- Beat the eggs and mix them with the noodles.
- Wrap the noodles in aluminum foil and place them in the fridge until firm.
- Cut the noodle block into bite-sized sticks.
- Deep-fry the noodle sticks in hot oil. Once golden and crispy, remove and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Enjoy with your choice of sauce, chocolate, or any dipping sauce you like.

5. Stir-fried Instant Noodles with Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 2 packs of instant noodles for stir-frying - 15ml soy sauce
- 5ml dark soy sauce
- 5ml oyster sauce
- 2.5g sugar
- 2.5ml sesame oil
- Pinch of white pepper
- 30ml canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 5 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bowl shredded cabbage
- 1 cup snow peas, diagonally cut
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 stalks green onions
- 15ml cooking wine
Instructions:
- Boil the noodles in a pot of water for about 45 seconds. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a pan over high heat, add oil and garlic, stir-fry, then add the bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, and cabbage, stir-frying for about a minute. Add cooking wine and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
- Add the noodles to the pan, stir quickly to separate them. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir-fry for another 20 seconds. Add the bean sprouts, snow peas, and green onions, stir-fry for another minute, and then serve!


6. Instant Noodles Wrapped in Crispy Fried Potato
Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes
- 1 pack of instant noodles
- 20g butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 carrot, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stalk of green onion, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
- Peel and steam the potatoes until soft, then mash them. Soak the instant noodles in cold water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
- Mix the mashed potatoes, noodles, carrots, onions, garlic, pepper, butter, and the seasoning packet from the noodles together. Form small or large balls based on your preference.
- Dip the potato balls in the beaten eggs, then coat them with breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a pan and fry the potato balls over medium heat until they turn golden and crispy. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve the crispy fried potato and noodle balls on a plate. This dish goes wonderfully with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.


7. Cheese-Fried Instant Noodles
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of instant noodles
- 1 egg
- 50g grated parmesan cheese
- Grapeseed oil (or any other oil you prefer)
- 100g shredded cheese
- A pinch of chopped kimchi
- Butter
Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, transfer the noodles to a bowl and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the noodles, egg, and parmesan cheese. Gently toss the ingredients together to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the egg and cheese mixture.
- Transfer the noodle mixture into a loaf pan, pressing it down with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- After chilling, remove the loaf pan from the fridge, discard the plastic wrap, and carefully cut the rectangular block into two square pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat (you can substitute the oil with butter). Gently lift the square noodle pieces from the pan and fry them for about 3 minutes on each side until golden. You can use an egg spatula to flip them to avoid breaking. Sprinkle the fried noodles with cheese crumbs and chopped kimchi. Fry the other side until golden.
- Press the two noodle pieces together, gently pressing down to let the cheese melt.


8. Kimchi Instant Noodles
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped napa cabbage kimchi
- ¼ cup kimchi juice
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- A pinch of chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pack of instant noodles
- 1 stalk of green onion, chopped
Instructions:
- In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Add the kimchi and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Next, pour in the kimchi juice, chicken broth, chili powder, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil and blanch the noodles. Once cooked, transfer them to a bowl. Pour the kimchi broth over the noodles, garnish with chopped green onions, and enjoy!


9. Stir-fried Squid Instant Noodles
Ingredients:
- 2 packs of instant noodles
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon minced garlic chili, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water
- 100g fresh squid, 1 tomato, ½ cup green beans
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, sugar, lemon juice, water, shallots, garlic, and chili. Stir well.
- Chop the green beans, seed and chop the tomato, and slice the squid thinly. Boil water, add the squid, and cook until done. Remove the squid and set aside.
- Blanch the instant noodles in boiling water for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Drain well. In a bowl, combine the noodles, squid, tomato, and green beans, then pour the fish sauce mixture over and toss everything together.
- Serve the stir-fried squid noodles on a plate, garnish with fresh coriander. This simple yet delicious dish is very easy to make and enjoy!


10. Stir-fried Beef with Instant Noodles
Ingredients:
- 3 packs of instant noodles
- 300g beef
- 100g corn kernels
- 100g green beans
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Marinate the beef with seasoning.
- Sauté the vegetables, then add the marinated beef and cook together, being careful not to overcook the beef.
- Quickly blanch the noodles, then place them in a bowl. Top with the beef and vegetable mixture and enjoy!


11. Stir-fried Instant Noodles with Sweet Choy
Ingredients:
- 4 packs of instant noodles
- 200g sweet choy
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons seasoning powder
- 1 teaspoon MSG
- 30ml vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions:
- Wash and cut the sweet choy, green onions, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- Quickly blanch the noodles and set aside.
- Stir-fry the sweet choy until tender, then add the noodles and stir-fry together. Adjust seasoning to taste and top with green onions and cilantro. Serve and enjoy!


12. Shrimp Sandwich
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- 1 onion
- 1 egg
- Flour
Instructions:
- Boil the instant noodles, drain and set aside.
- Mix the noodles, sliced onion, and egg with flour and water to make a batter.
- Fry the mixture like you would with potato or banana fritters.
- Once fried, drain off excess oil and enjoy your crispy shrimp sandwich!


13. Stir-fried Instant Noodles with Pork Heart and Kidney
Ingredients:
- 3 packs of instant noodles
- 100g pork heart
- 150g pork kidney
- 1/2 onion
- 300g sweet choy
- 30g shiitake mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves
- Seasoning: salt, cooking oil, seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper
Instructions:
- Step 1: Prepare the ingredients: Slice the pork heart lengthwise, remove any blood clots, wash thoroughly with salted water, and cut into bite-sized pieces. For the pork kidney, remove the white membrane, slice it lengthwise, and wash thoroughly with salt and water. Cut the pork heart and kidney into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Mix well and let them marinate for about 30 minutes. Soak the instant noodles in hot water for about 30 seconds, then drain. Peel and slice the onion, mince the garlic, and soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes and drain.
- Step 2: Stir-fry the ingredients: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the marinated pork heart and kidney to the pan and stir-fry over high heat for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, then stir-fry the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the sweet choy and shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for about 1 minute over high heat. Add 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce, stir for another minute, then add the cooked noodles and the stir-fried pork heart and kidney. Stir-fry for 5 minutes over high heat, then turn off the heat.


14. Stir-fried Beef Noodles
Stir-fried noodles are a popular way to prepare instant noodles, offering endless variations. Loved by many for their simple preparation and delicious flavors, you can customize this dish according to personal preferences. You can make it vegetarian or add different ingredients, depending on your taste. Once the noodles are softened by boiling, they are stir-fried with previously prepared ingredients. Common add-ins include various vegetables, chicken, beef, or anything else you like. To keep it from being too rich, serve the stir-fried noodles with a side of chili sauce or a drizzle of sauce. The aroma of the stir-fried noodles, combined with the other ingredients, will certainly leave you satisfied and craving for more.
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- Beef fillet
- Green vegetables, mushrooms, carrots, etc.
- Seasonings: garlic, pepper, seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, salt, cooking oil, etc.
- Boil the instant noodles in hot water briefly to soften them, then drain them.
- Slice the beef thinly, season it to taste. Prepare the vegetables—slice the green veggies, mushrooms, and carrots, then season with a pinch of monosodium glutamate and salt.
- Stir-fry the garlic, then add the beef and vegetables. Be careful not to overcook the beef, or it will become tough.
- Add the noodles to the pan and stir-fry with the beef and vegetables. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.

15. Instant Noodle Pizza
If you're already familiar with traditional pizza, why not try making an instant noodle pizza today? With just a few simple and easy-to-find ingredients like eggs, noodles, and toppings such as meat, shrimp, bell peppers, and tomatoes, you can create a delicious noodle pizza.
To enhance the flavor of your noodle pizza, serve it with a bit of mayonnaise or ketchup. With its straightforward preparation and accessible ingredients, instant noodle pizza is highly popular and one of the most unique and flavorful ways to prepare instant noodles.
Ingredients:
- Instant noodles
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Bacon, seafood (optional)
- Green onions, bell peppers
- Seasonings: pepper, salt, sugar, seasoning powder, etc.
- Boil the instant noodles briefly in hot water until soft and cooked.
- Whisk the eggs, then mix them with the drained noodles.
- Heat a little oil in a pan and stir-fry the egg-noodle mixture.
- Add toppings such as bacon, shredded cheese, and bell peppers to the pizza. Cover the pan with a glass lid to cook the toppings evenly. Alternatively, you can place the noodle pizza in the microwave for 5-10 minutes.

