Homemade Ramen Noodles

The cooking time for homemade ramen noodles varies depending on the thickness—thinner noodles cook faster. I typically prepare my noodles at thickness level four on my pasta machine and have learned that the cooking time for these is thirty seconds. But pasta machine settings can vary: the simplest way to determine the perfect cooking time for your specific noodles is to test cook a few. I boil my homemade ramen noodles similarly to regular wheat noodles: in a capacious pot of boiling water. After boiling, I drain the noodles and then rinse them carefully, to remove as much starch as possible. (If I’m using the noodles for cold dishes that aren’t submerged in broth, I’ll rinse them thoroughly with cold water to halt the cooking process as well as remove starch.)