Oodels of Noodles

[naturegirl]

The original Ramen Noodles in the US. Do you eat them?? If so how do you like them?

I like mine just as they come with a little pepper and some fresh grated Parmesan cheese. But when I'm sick I just eat them like they come. They are not great for you but when you're dehydrated all that sodium helps retain water.

Here's some interesting trivia. Can you believe someone actually counted the number of noodles. )

Some people think that each package of ramen contains one incredibly long noodle curled and coiled into a solid block. Not so, according to The Book of Ramen: Low Cost Gourmet Meals Using Instant Ramen Noodles by Ron Konzak (Turtleback Books). A man of scientific bent, Ron selected a package of ramen noodles, boiled it and carefully took it apart. "I found that the package contained eighty strands of curly noodles 5/64" (2 mm) diameter that, when straightened out, measured approximately 16" (40 cm.) in length. This would indicate that the noodle dough was extruded through eighty nipples into continuous rows, and cut into uniform lengths. The eighty curly noodles, cut to length, were then folded over once before being dropped into a mold, lightly fried, dried, and packaged with a flavor packet insert. Each package, when boiled, stretched out and laid end to end contains about 100 linear feet of noodles." Good work, Ron! This book also contains ramen trivia and a number of creative recipes for ramen, if you ever get tired of using the little flavor packet.

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1926/whats-the-deal-with-ramen-noodles

 

[J-man]

We love Ramen, it's our standard fill-in when you don't know what you want or don't have time to make a good meal. I prefer the Oriental flavor and when I want to doctor it up I put a fried egg on top. Ramen + PBJ + Milk = Yummy.

 

[stradial]

I never thought of adding anything to them,
(I'm clever that way)

But I do like to have a peanut butter sandwich with mine.

 

[naturegirl]

OK, some ways I've seen them consumed. They are quite filling when you're backpacking

Cook the noodles, pour off the water and add the seasoning packet, eat
Add cheese, any kind.
Dehydrated or frozen peas, carrots and other veggies.
Left to soak up most of the liquid then poured over instant mashed taters.

 

[stradial]

OK, some ways I've seen them consumed. They are quite filling when you're backpacking

Cook the noodles, pour off the water and add the seasoning packet, eat
Add cheese, any kind.
Dehydrated or frozen peas, carrots and other veggies.
Left to soak up most of the liquid then poured over instant mashed taters.

I swear, I have eaten more than my share, but it never even occurred to me to even put pepper on them.
When I saw your question I was shocked, "I thought they the beauty of the Ramen is that they are quick, easy and everything is in one package! You mean you can add stuff that isn't in the pack?"

 

[naturegirl]

OK, some ways I've seen them consumed. They are quite filling when you're backpacking

Cook the noodles, pour off the water and add the seasoning packet, eat
Add cheese, any kind.
Dehydrated or frozen peas, carrots and other veggies.
Left to soak up most of the liquid then poured over instant mashed taters.

I swear, I have eaten more than my share, but it never even occurred to me to even put pepper on them.
When I saw your question I was shocked, "I thought they the beauty of the Ramen is that they are quick, easy and everything is in one package! You mean you can add stuff that isn't in the pack?"

You might want to add some canned tomatoes and spices!! :laugh

 

[lotstodo]

OK, some ways I've seen them consumed. They are quite filling when you're backpacking

Cook the noodles, pour off the water and add the seasoning packet, eat
Add cheese, any kind.
Dehydrated or frozen peas, carrots and other veggies.
Left to soak up most of the liquid then poured over instant mashed taters.

I swear, I have eaten more than my share, but it never even occurred to me to even put pepper on them.
When I saw your question I was shocked, "I thought they the beauty of the Ramen is that they are quick, easy and everything is in one package! You mean you can add stuff that isn't in the pack?"

You might want to add some canned tomatoes and spices!! :laugh

LOL

Sent from a small screen using fat thumbs.

 

[stradial]

OK, some ways I've seen them consumed. They are quite filling when you're backpacking

Cook the noodles, pour off the water and add the seasoning packet, eat
Add cheese, any kind.
Dehydrated or frozen peas, carrots and other veggies.
Left to soak up most of the liquid then poured over instant mashed taters.

I swear, I have eaten more than my share, but it never even occurred to me to even put pepper on them.
When I saw your question I was shocked, "I thought they the beauty of the Ramen is that they are quick, easy and everything is in one package! You mean you can add stuff that isn't in the pack?"

You might want to add some canned tomatoes and spices!! :laugh

LOL

Sent from a small screen using fat thumbs.

Y'all are funny funny people, who are just jealous of our hoard of spices and canned tomatoes.
The green eyed monster is loose again.

 

[naturegirl]

Lookie St. Radial :cheer1 :cheer1 :cheer1 :cheer1

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Ramen-Noodle-Casserole-Recipezaar?columns=4&position=1%2F42

 

[stradial]

Lookie St. Radial :cheer1 :cheer1 :cheer1 :cheer1

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Ramen-Noodle-Casserole-Recipezaar?columns=4&position=1%2F42

It looks nice and tasty, but I think it requires more than boiling water.
:dunno

 

[MrsB]

They are terrible for you, but I do on occasion like to enjoy ramen. I like to cook the noodles, with the packet. Then I remove the noodles and slowly stir in a beaten egg (a la egg drop soup) and a couple of drops of sesame oil. Then add the noddles back. Nom nom nom

Or, I just boilt the noodles in 1 cup or less of water with the season pack. My fav flavor is pork.

 

[justgettingby]

I only use a teeny bit of the packet and add Frank's Red hot for some heat. I buy ramen all the time because I love to add the noodles (cooked or still crunchy) to different recipes.

They are just as cheap here in CR than they are in the US. I can't even do the math, they are that cheap.

 

[LisaC]

I actually prefer the Yakisoba noodles - I don't think there is a difference except that Yakisoba is microwavable. I keep a few packages in my desk.