The Ramen I Wait For All Week: How Peanut Butter Transformed My Comfort Food

The Ramen I Wait For All Week: How Peanut Butter Transformed My Comfort Food

Manal Kashif

Do you ever feel like you need to reward yourself after a tough week? As a college girl drowning in assignments and deadlines, I live for those little moments of joy…especially when they come in the form of a steaming bowl of ramen.

For years, ramen was my go-to comfort food. Cheap, quick, and oh-so-satisfying. But let’s be real: the same old packet of noodles can get a little… repetitive. That is, until I discovered the ultimate ramen upgrade: NICK’S Peanut Butter.

Yes, you read that right. Peanut butter. In ramen. And trust me, it’s a game-changer.

 

Why This Ramen Recipe Became My Weekly Reward

Picture this: It’s Friday night. My brain is fried from back-to-back lectures, my laptop screen has permanently imprinted itself onto my retinas, and all I want is something warm, comforting, and delicious to remind me that life is still good.

At first, I was skeptical. Peanut butter in ramen? Was this some kind of culinary crime? But one desperate (and hungry) night, I decided to go for it. And oh. my. goodness.

The creamy richness of NICK’S Peanut Butter blended perfectly with the savory soy sauce, the subtle sweetness of sugar, and the kick of chili flakes. The oregano on top? Chef’s kiss. It was like my sad little dorm-room ramen had been invited to a gourmet party, and it showed up fashionably late in the best way possible.

Now, this isn’t just ramen. This is the ramen. The one I dream about during boring lectures. The one I save for Fridays as my “You survived another week, you absolute legend” reward.

 

The Recipe That Changed Everything

If you’re ready to elevate your ramen game (and honestly, why wouldn’t you be?), here’s the magic formula:

Peanut Butter Ramen Recipe

  • Your favorite ramen (because loyalty matters)
  • 2 tsp NICK’S Peanut Butter 
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (for that spicy confidence boost)
  • 1 tsp sugar (because life’s too short for bland food)
  • A splash of soy sauce 
  • A sprinkle of oregano (just for the aesthetics)

How to make it:

  1. Cook your ramen as usual.
  2. Drain most of the water, leaving just a little to help mix everything.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter, chili flakes, sugar, sauce packets and soy sauce until it’s creamy and dreamy.
  4. Top with oregano (because presentation is key, even in pajamas).
  5. Devour like the queen (or king) of survival that you are.

 

Why This Works for Busy Students (and Anyone Who Loves Food)

Let’s break it down:

  • It’s quick. We’re talking 5 minutes max. Perfect for those nights when you’re this close to eating dry noodles straight from the packet.
  • It’s budget-friendly. Peanut butter is a pantry staple, and the rest of the ingredients cost pennies.
  • It’s actually satisfying. The protein from the peanut butter keeps you full longer, so you’re not raiding the fridge an hour later.
  • It feels indulgent. Because sometimes, you just need to treat yourself like the main character you are.

 

The Verdict: Ramen, But Make It Classy

I used to save ramen for “good days.” Now? I make good days by whipping up this recipe. It’s my little act of rebellion against the chaos of college life, a reminder that even on the toughest weeks, there’s always something to look forward to.

So, if you’ve been stuck in a boring-ramen-bowl-phase, do yourself a favor and try this. Your taste buds (and your stressed-out soul) will thank you.

Go watch it here!

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