Q&A for How to Make Ramen Noodles in the Microwave

Soy sauce and hoisin sauce are both pretty good. If you prefer spicy sauces, you should get sriracha sauce and a few drops of lemon or lime. Another great combo is soy sauce, spicy bean paste, and some lemon and/or lime.

Yes, it's perfectly safe and prevents splashing. I've been doing it for years.

Yes, you can use almost any kind of hot sauce that you like. Add it before cooking, or after cooking. I prefer the milder Louisiana style hot sauce, to taste.

No. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination (and of course, what you have). Chili paste works amazingly with a little lime and basil, or perhaps some tamari and sesame seeds.

You can make the noodles spicy by adding cayenne pepper. Also try adding a chicken bouillon cube to the noodles for extra flavor.

No, as long as the noodles and water fit inside and it is a microwave-safe bowl, you can use it.

No, you don't have to, but the noodles won't have much flavor if you don't.

Use a glass bowl or another container that will not burn your hands or melt in the microwave.

Yes, to prevent the liquid from splashing everywhere.

No. Maggi is not actually a noodle, but rather seasoning you would put on the noodles.

It doesn’t really matter they’re re both going to heat up in the end anyway.

As long as it is microwave safe. Some glass is thinner and more fragile, so I would go with something you know for sure is safe.

Add hot sauce. If it doesn't come in the packet already, add: Sriracha sauce, cayenne pepper and also black pepper, a combination that really gives the flavor and spiciness.

Yes. But it is traditionally called ramen. But you can call them whatever you wish.