If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and looking to expand your palette with more diverse meals then look no further, because these unexpected noodle dishes will definitely provide some unusual creations that you probably never even thought were possible.
With consumers becoming more exposed to culturally diverse cuisines, exotic ingredients are becoming more widely accepted in traditional, everyday dishes. Seeking to infuse elements of Asian cuisine into more Western meals, chefs are combining iconic Asian ingredients such as ramen and noodles into meals that you wouldn't normally expect to see exotic references.
From pizza recipes stuffed with noodles to sandwiches that replaces bread with ramen, these unusual noodle dishes will surely delight any foodie looking to take their obsession with pasta to the next level.
13 Unexpected Noodle Dishes
From Mouthwatering Noodle Burgers to Noodle-Infused Pizzas:
Tana Makmanee — Apr 18, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Gigantic Ramen Noodle Burgers
This Ramen Burger is a Delicious Hybrid of Noodles and Beef
12
Fried Macaroni Burger Buns
The Mac Attack Burger Buns are Made Out of Fried Macaroni and Cheese
11
Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
This Ramen Sandwich is a Concoction Perfect for Cash-Strapped Students
10
Instant Noodle Sandwiches
This Creative Instant Noodle Dish is a Variation of a Grilled Cheese
9
Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
8
Noodle-Infused Pizzas
This Ramen Crust Pizza is Exactly What it Sounds Like
7
Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
6
Crunchy Noodle Cupcakes
This Cupcake Recipe Turns Ramen Noodles into a Salty Style Desert
5
Disguised Asian Food Cakes
This Bowl of Ramen Noodles is Actually a Deceptively Sweet Dessert
4
Mouthwatering Noodle Burgers
This Gourmet Burger is Made with a Ramen Patty
3
Noodle-Infused Tacos
This Ramen Taco Mixes up a Favorite Mexican Dish
2
Instant Noodle Recipe Books
The Ramen Cookbook by Jessica Harlan is College Kid-Friendly
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Cheesy Noodle Breakfasts
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Chef-Backed Pasta Pizza Kits
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