If you love instant ramen but want to avoid excessive sodium, MSG, and artificial chemicals, this homemade ramen seasoning powder is a game-changer.
Many store-bought ramen seasoning packets contain ingredients such as: Maltodextrin, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caramel Color, Natural Shrimp & Lobster Flavors, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent). That’s a long list of additives! Instead, let’s make a clean, umami-packed DIY ramen seasoning mix that’s healthier, preservative-free, and just as flavorful!
DIY Ramen Seasoning Powder Recipe
Ingredients:
2x2" kombu sheet
2-3 slices dried shiitake mushroom
6-8 dried shrimp
2 tsp freeze-dried scallions Buy from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4iDl3nJ)
3 tsp soy sauce powder (Buy from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/43H3j6y)
2 tsp onion powder (Buy from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/41Q4ZJL)
2 tsp garlic powder (Buy from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3QWZXF3)
1 tsp ginger powder (Buy from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/43H3j6y)
1 tsp fine sea salt or kosher salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
Instructions:
Place the kombu, dried shiitake, dried shrimp, and freeze-dried scallions in a spice grinder. Blend for about 1 minute until finely ground.
In a container, combine the ground mixture with soy sauce powder, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, sea salt, and sugar.
Close the container and shake for 1 minute to mix everything evenly.
And that’s it! You now have a natural, MSG-free ramen seasoning powder ready to use.
How to Use This Seasoning in Instant Ramen
To test this seasoning, I replaced the flavor packet from a Maruchan Ramen Shrimp Flavor with my homemade mix. Here’s how I did it (which is the same as the instructions on the package):
Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.
Add dry noodles and cook for 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in ½ of my homemade seasoning mix (since this recipe makes enough for two servings).
Stir until fully dissolved, then enjoy!
The result? Same rich umami flavor, but without MSG or preservatives!
Beyond Ramen – More Ways to Use This Seasoning
This seasoning mix isn’t just for ramen! Store it in the fridge, and you can use it for:
✅ Marinating meats 🥩 – Adds deep umami to chicken, beef, or seafood.
✅ Stir-fry seasoning 🍳 – Perfect for vegetables or fried rice.
✅ Dumpling filling 🥟 – Mix it into pork or shrimp fillings for extra flavor.
✅ Broths & soups 🍲 – A quick way to enhance homemade soups.
Want to Step Up Your Ramen Game?
Instant ramen is great, but fresh noodles take it to the next level! Want to learn how to make authentic, ramen noodles from scratch? Join us at The Story of Ramen in San Francisco! 🍜✨
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Try this DIY seasoning and let me know what you think in the comments! 🚀 #HealthyRamen #MSGFree #DIYRamen #TheStoryOfRamen
 | Manville Chan is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at The Story of Ramen. |
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