Kompas.com – Instant noodles are a practical choice for many people, especially when hungry hit. However, often homemade instant noodles are not made as good as coffee shops or warkops.
Apparently, there are some tricks to cook instant noodles to make it more springy and tasty. In addition, how to cook it can be more gas -efficient using rice cookers or other methods.
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1. Use enough boiling water
A common mistake when cooking instant noodles is using too much water. In fact, the right amount of water will help the spices better absorbed into the noodles.
Use enough boiling water to soak the noodles completely, but don’t overdo it. If too much, the taste of noodles can be tasteless and less tasty.
2. Boil the noodles with the “half cooked” method
So that instant noodles are more supple and not soft, boil the noodles half cooked first. After that, drain the water and flush with cold water.
This technique helps stop the cooking process so that the texture of the noodles remains supple. After that, noodles can be put back into hot water for a while before mixed with seasoning.
Illustration of instant noodles. 3. Cook with a rice cooker to save gas
Using a rice cooker can be a gas -efficient solution for cooking instant noodles. The trick, pour water into a rice cooker container and press the “Cook” button until the water boils.
After boiling, add noodles and additives such as eggs or vegetables. Cover the rice cooker, wait a few minutes until the noodles are cooked, then serve with seasoning.
4. Add seasoning at the end to make it more savory
Many people mix the spices directly to boiling water when cooking noodles. However, this method can make the flavor of the seasoning less strong because it dissolves in water.
To be more savory, add seasoning after the noodles are cooked and drained. Mix the spices with a little hot water, then stir until evenly distributed before mixing into the noodles.
Illustration of instant noodles sources of carbohydrates.5. Use oil or margarine for more delicious texture
Instant noodles cooked in the warkop usually taste more savory because it uses additional oil or margarine. This oil helps spices better attach to noodles.
After the noodles are cooked, add one teaspoon of cooking oil or margarine, then stir until smooth. This technique makes the noodles taste more delicious and not sticky when eaten.
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