Frequently Asked Questions
Umi Organic Ramen Noodles FAQs
Do I need to boil Umi Organic ramen noodles in water? Or can I put them directly in broth?
You do need to boil them in water! Our noodles are raw and fresh, so you must cook them before you eat them. You don't want to put them directly into broth because the starch used to coat them will muddy your broth, and unless you broth is at a rapid boil, you are unlikely to cook the noodles properly.
How much water do I need to boil?
The most common mistake people make is cooking the noodles in too little water. These are fresh, not dried, and they will expand and release starch into the water. For the best texture and quality, we recommend using 1-1/2 quarts (6 cups) water per serving of noodles, or 4 quarts per 12-ounce package. Make sure the water is at a very rapid boil before adding noodles, and stir well while the noodles cook.
What is a standard serving size?
4 ounces or around 1/3 of an Umi Organic fresh ramen package at the grocery.
How long will the ramen last once I put them in the fridge, if I buy a pack of frozen ramen at the farmers market, or receive one from my local home delivery service?
Our ramen noodles are good for 28 days (4 weeks) in the refrigerator. We recommend eating them in the first 2 weeks for the very best texture.
What are the nutritional facts for a 4-oz (standard) serving of Umi ramen noodles?
See the nutrition panel to the right. Note: Umi noodles have an uncommonly high amount of protein, fiber, and iron thanks to the organic wheat and whole grain barley flour we use.
How many people does one 12-ounce package of Umi ramen noodles feed?
2 to 4 people, depending on your appetites and the other ingredients you add.
I am cooking for myself and only want to eat part of a pack. What should I do?
You have two very good options:
First, you can tease apart the noodles into two to four portions. Cook one portion and store the rest in a ziplock bag, tightly sealed, in your refrigerator. Try to cook those noodles within one week.
Second, you can cook the whole pack, set aside the portion you want to eat, and then chill the remaining noodles under cold running water in a strainer to stop them from cooking, shake out the water, and then toss them with oil to prevent them from sticking. Store these cooked, lightly oiled noodles in your refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat them in a wok or skillet, microwave, or very briefly in hot broth, or eat them in a cold salad.
My Umi ramen noodles came very tightly packed. Do I need to loosen them?
Umi noodles are densely vacuum sealed to preserve freshness. We recommend gently loosening and separating Umi noodles before cooking. We call it noodle fluffing. It helps ensure your noodles cook evenly.
Can I cook Umi ramen noodles in advance?
It depends on how you will serve them. For ramen or hot noodle bowls, we do not recommend cooking Umi noodles in advance. For pan-fried or cold noodle bowls, absolutely. After cooking, draining, and rinsing, add oil to prevent sticking. Separate into servings and refrigerate until service.
If there is a lapse between when you cook the noodles and when you serve them, toss the noodles in a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
Can I freeze Umi ramen noodles?
Yes, you can. We freeze them immediately after production and deliver them frozen. However, because they are raw and never cooked, extensive testing shows us that you can refreeze them with little effect on the texture.
Can I put frozen Umi ramen noodles directly into boiling water?
No! We do not recommend it. If for some reason the noodles you get at the store are still frozen, you will have better results if you either defrost the noodles in the refrigerator overnight or microwave them for 30 seconds, and then gently tease them apart and fluff them before cooking.
How are ramen noodles different from other fresh pasta?
Ramen noodles include an ingredient called kansui, or alkaline water. This mineralized water gives ramen noodles their springy resilience by transforming the proteins within wheat. It also creates the slippery mouthfeel that makes ramen great for slurping.
Why do Umi ramen noodles contain barley?
Barley gives Umi noodles their nutty flavor and improved nutrition, and supports our local organic farmers who use barley as a crop rotation to build healthy soil.
What are the ingredients in Umi ramen noodles?
Wheat*, water, barley*, kansui (water, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate), wheat gluten*, sea salt, tapioca starch*. *Organic
What allergens are processed in the same facility as Umi ramen noodles?
Updated June 6, 2022
Dairy
Eggs (processed on the same line as our noodles after sanitation)
Fish & Shellfish
Soy (processed on the same line as ours after sanitation)
Wheat (also an ingredient)
How do you recommend cooking Umi ramen noodles?
Please check out our video instructions!
Umi Organic Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce FAQs
Are the noodles in Umi Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce the same as your ramen noodles?
Yes, they are! We were inspired by a Japanese summer classic called hiyashi chuka which features ramen noodles that have been chilled and then dressed in a rich sesame sauce. Our sauce also includes probiotic miso. Please see the FAQs above for information on how to cook our ramen noodles perfectly.
Should I serve Umi Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce hot or cold?
These noodles are delicious both hot and cold. Traditionally this dish would be served cold with raw crunchy vegetables cut into matchsticks, but we also love our Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce served warm with roasted vegetables like cabbage, kale, and delicata squash. If you are serving them hot, please rinse the noodles briefly after boiling them to remove any excess starch. If you are serving them cold, please rinse very thoroughly in cold running water or an ice bath until completely chilled and then toss with a little oil to keep the noodles from sticking before dressing them in sauce.
What is a standard serving size?
4 ounces of noodles and 1.25 ounces of sauce, or around 1/2 of an Umi Organic Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce package at the grocery.
What are the nutritional facts for a standard serving of Umi Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce?
See the nutrition panel to the right.
How many people does one 10.5-ounce package of Umi Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce feed?
1 to 2 people, depending on your appetites and the other ingredients you add.
What are the ingredients in Umi Noodles with Miso Sesame Sauce?
NOODLES: Wheat*, water, barley*, kansui (water, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate), wheat gluten*, sea salt, tapioca starch*.
MISO SESAME SAUCE: Water, sesame seeds*, apple cider vinegar*, soy sauce* (water, soybeans*, salt, alcohol*), sunflower oil*, honey*, sesame oil*, white miso* (filtered water, whole soybeans*, rice*, sea salt, koji starter (Aspergillus Oryzae)), whole grain mustard* (distilled white vinegar*, filtered water, whole mustard seeds*, sea salt), sea salt. *Organic
What allergens are processed in the same facility as Umi noodles with miso sesame sauce?
Updated March 31, 2022
Dairy
Eggs
Fish & Shellfish
Peanuts
Sesame (also an ingredient)
Soy (also an ingredient)
Tree nuts (pine nuts, coconut)
Wheat (also an ingredient)
Is this something my kid could cook?
Yes! In fact, our friend CoCo made a video with us to show how to cook Umi Noodles in Miso Sesame Sauce. It’s a breeze! The steps include some great basic cooking skills like using potholders to deal with a hot pot, using a strainer, and using tongs. Check out our video.
Umi Organic Whole Grain Yakisoba Stir-Fry Noodles FAQs
How long will the Umi yakisoba keep once I put them in the fridge, if I buy a pack of frozen yakisoba at the farmers market, or receive one from my local home delivery service?
Our yakisoba noodles are good for 21 days (3 weeks) in the refrigerator. We recommend eating them in the first 2 weeks for the very best texture.
Do I boil Umi yakisoba noodles in water?
NO! Umi yakisoba noodles are parcooked. We recommend pan-frying them or roasting them in your oven. While they have been boiled, they must be reheated so that the starch can gelatinize, so do not eat our yakisoba cold from the package.
What is a standard serving size?
4 ounces of noodles, or around 1/4 of a 1 pound Umi Organic yakisoba package at the farmers market or our website.
What are the nutritional facts for a standard serving of Umi yakisoba?
See the nutrition panel to the right.
How many people does one 1-pound package of Umi yakisoba feed?
3 to 5 people, depending on your appetites and the other ingredients you add.
Many yakisoba recipes call for adding a splash of water while you pan-fry the noodles. Should I do that when preparing Umi yakisoba?
Nope. Because we freeze our yakisoba after par-cooking, they retain moisture and do not need the extra oomph added water would bring. We recommend heating a pan, pre-cooking your vegetables and protein, setting them aside, and then pan-frying the noodles without stirring them for a minute before you loosen the noodles and add back the vegetables and protein to finish the dish. The last step is adding sauce and letting the whole dish cook briefly (1 to 2 minutes) until some of the noodles have a nice golden color.
What are the ingredients in Umi yakisoba noodles?
Unbleached Enriched Flour* (Wheat*, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Whole Grain Wheat Flour*, Whole Grain Durum Flour*, Soybean Oil*, Wheat Gluten*, Sea Salt. *Organic
What allergens are processed in the same facility as Umi yakisoba noodles?
Updated June 6, 2022
Dairy
Eggs (processed on the same line as our noodles after sanitation)
Fish & Shellfish
Soy (processed on the same line as ours after sanitation)
Wheat (also an ingredient)
Umi Organic Yakisoba Sauce (for retail)
What is a standard serving size?
2 tablespoons. There are 12 servings per container.
What are the ingredients in Umi yakisoba sauce?
Gluten-free Tamari Soy Sauce* (water, soybeans*, salt, alcohol*), Brown Sugar* (evaporated cane sugar*, blackstrap molasses*), Worcestershire Sauce* (blackstrap molasses*, apple cider vinegar*, tamari*, water, white distilled vinegar*, tamarind paste*, sea salt*, yellow mustard powder*, garlic granules*, ginger root powder*, cayenne pepper*, cumin seed*, cloves*, lemon juice*, natural flavor*, guar gum*), Apple Puree*, Tamarind Paste*, Onion Powder*, Sea Salt, Ginger Powder*. *Organic.
Contains: Soy.
What allergens are processed in the same facility as Umi yakisoba sauce?
Updated October 31, 2022
Dairy
Eggs
Fish & Shellfish
Sesame
Soy (also an ingredient)
Tree nuts
Wheat
