10 More Pregnancy Cravings From Around The World
Pregnancy cravings take taste buds on a global rollercoaster. I asked 10 moms from 10 countries what they crave most.
Over the years on this channel, I’ve tried countless instant noodle dishes from around the world, all suggested by people from my amazing online community. From spicy Korean ramyun to a creamy French-style version, each dish tells a story and brings a unique cultural twist. In each video I cook, taste, and share the personal connections behind every bowl. It’s a delicious journey through global flavors—without ever leaving my New York kitchen. If you love noodles, international food, or just discovering how people eat around the world, you’re going to love this. This article showcases 21 of my favorites. Come slurp your way across the globe with me!
USA
“The most important meal of the day: ramen. Just kidding, breakfast.”
Submitted By: Abby
How To Make It:
Breakfast Ramen
Ingredients:
Ramen
Tater tots
Breakfast sausage
Poached egg
Directions:
Cook up your taters tots in a toaster oven or air fryer until crispy. Fry up the breakfast sausage in crumbled bits. Place ramen noodles in a shallow and and add enough water to cover the bottom. Cover and heat until noodles are cooked and water has evaporated. Add the seasoning packet and mix well. Serve noodles in a bowl topped with sausage, poached egg, and tater tots.
FRANCE
“It feels very autumnal and warm and comforting. People maybe aren’t used to having cream in their instant noodles.”
Submitted By: Sarah
How To Make It:
MALAYSIA
“I like how this dish is savory, flavorful, but light at the same time.”
Submitted By: Liyana
How To Make It:
INDIA
“[We] like this dish because it’s a combination of Indian food and noodles.”
Submitted By: Astha & Ashni
How To Make It:
LEBANON
“The dish is the beautiful, deep, simple, herby, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean along with the laid-back, luxurious trendy lifestyle of the gulf.”
Submitted By: Fatima
How To Make It:
THE PHILIPPINES
“Pancit canton, we eat it with egg or we put it inside the bread.”
Submitted By: Anonymous
How To Make It:
Instant Noodle Sandwich
Ingredients:
Pancit canton instant noodles
White bread
Fried egg
Directions:
Toast 2 pieces of bread. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and add seasoning packet, stir well. Layer noodles and egg onto toasted bread and enjoy!
USA
“I love the idea of something traditionally served one way, served another. I think this is a delicious way to eat noodles, especially in the hot months.”
Submitted By: Eirika
How To Make It:
MOROCCO
“Insta noodles without hot pepper are NOTHING.”
Submitted By: Anonymous
How To Make It:
Spicy Beef Instant Ramen
Ingredients:
Beef flavor instant noodles
Soy sauce
Salt & pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Red pepper flakes
Peas
Chopped carrots
Directions:
Cook the noodles according to package instructions along with the peas, carrots, and garlic all in the same pot. Add seasoning packet, a splash of soy sauce, a generous spoon of red pepper, salt & pepper to taste. Stir to combine and serve!
UK
“Chongqing noodles originate in southwestern China where they are a popular street food. You should try this dish if you want a fast, unique comfort meal.”
Submitted By: Jessica
How To Make It:
INDONESIA
“You can get two different textures in one bite, crunchiness from the noodles and soft texture from the sausage.”
Submitted By: Widy
How To Make It:
RWANDA
Submitted By: Eugenia
How To Make It:
Bread & Sausage Indomie
Ingredients:
Indomie instant noodles
Spicy sausage, cut into slices
Pita bread, torn into pieces
Directions:
Fry up sausage slices in a pan until browned, set aside. Boil noodles according to package directions and drain. Add spice packets and stir to combine. Stir in sausage and bread bits.
USA
“The way that I make it, I think it ends up tasting like a taco-fied mac and cheese.”
Submitted By: Talie
How To Make It:
AUSTRALIA
“I like this dish because it has a balance of sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and the crunchy peanuts add something really simple, but special as well.”
Submitted By: Matt
How To Make It:
MALAYSIA
Submitted By: Anonymous
How To Make It:
Murtabak Maggi
Ingredients:
Maggi noodles
Ground meat
2 eggs
Onion, sliced into half moons
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Fry up some of your ground meat in a pan until cooked through, set aside. Boil noodles per package instructions, drain. Combine noodles with meat, seasoning packet, onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Add the eggs and combine well. Heat some oil in a pan and pour in the mixture to form a big pancake. Flip halfway through cooking until pancake is done and golden brown on both sides.
SOUTH KOREA
“I love this dish. It’s so filling, comforting, with the perfect amount of spice.”
Submitted By: Genie
How To Make It:
INDONESIA
“I think every Indonesian knows this dish. It’s really easy and cheap to make.”
Submitted By: Nabila
How To Make It:
USA
“It honestly tastes kind of like a quiche, but with a little more sustenance in it.”
Submitted By: Raven
How To Make It:
AUSTRALIA
“It looks like a mess when you make it, which is why it’s called ‘Nonsense Noodles’, but it’s very tasty.”
Submitted By: Tāmati
How To Make It:
INDIA
“I personally like a szechuan frankie roll so hot that it makes you go red or cry tears.”
Submitted By: Rishi
How To Make It:
Szechuan Frankie Roll
Ingredients:
Hakka noodles
Szechuan sauce
Cabbage, sliced
Onion, sliced
Bell pepper, sliced
Roti
Directions:
Boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Fry up the veggies in a pan along with some of the Szechuan sauce. Add the noodles and toss to coat well. Add the noodle/veggie mixture to the center of the roti and roll up to eat.
TURKEY
“It’s really easy to make and sometimes I even make it for breakfast. I was inspired by Harley Quinn’s egg sandwich.”
Submitted By: Ece
How To Make It:
Noodle & Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients:
Instant noodles
2 eggs
Bread slices
Sliced cheese
Hot sauce
Directions:
Boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain, add seasoning packet and mix to combine well. Scramble your eggs with some butter and set aside. Toast 2 slices of bread. Onto the bread layer noodles, a slice of cheese, eggs, and hot sauce. Enjoy as a sandwich.
CANADA
Submitted By: MJ
How To Make It:
Ramen Tuna Casserole
Ingredients:
Ramen noodles
Laughing cow cheese
Frozen mixed veggies
Fresh spinach
Canned tuna, drained
Milk
Directions:
Boil noodles according to package directions along with the frozen veggies and spinach. Drain and return to pot. Add 2 laughing cow cheeses, seasoning packet, and splash of milk. Mix well to melt cheese and combine everything. Add tuna and mix one more time before serving.
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