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Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Re: Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Post by djtango »

diputsmonro wrote: post #3
Magi604 wrote: post #2

Time to share my ultimate home instant noodle "recipe" - 1 pack spicy noodle (whatever brand you like) - 1 can mushroom soup - 2x eggs - Meats (I've used bacon, hotdogs, smokies, pork slices, whatever is available) - 1 slice sandwich "cheese style product" - Frozen veggies Use 1 can of mushroom soup and 1 can of water. Mix it and get it to boil, then put the noodles in. Let the noodles soften for a while. Add your fl…

Cheese???

Usually people use one of processed cheese, a very very mild mozzarella or a cream cheese

So it's mostly just a source of fattiness and creaminess to add that velvety texture to the sauce

Re: Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Post by djtango »

justsomehnguy wrote: post #11
Magi604 wrote: post #2

Time to share my ultimate home instant noodle "recipe" - 1 pack spicy noodle (whatever brand you like) - 1 can mushroom soup - 2x eggs - Meats (I've used bacon, hotdogs, smokies, pork slices, whatever is available) - 1 slice sandwich "cheese style product" - Frozen veggies Use 1 can of mushroom soup and 1 can of water. Mix it and get it to boil, then put the noodles in. Let the noodles soften for a while. Add your fl…

Except it's not instant anymore *shrug_emoji*

Ha I think the instant bit for many of the Asian diaspora I grew up amongst is that you don't need to make your own noodles or soup broth. (and it's all there in one package)

It can be fun to do the whole shebang but it's usually a whole day affair. Growing up my dad's secret mix of ketchup with chilli sauce was often the meal I was most excited about for the weekend

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Post by resolutebat »

> "Mankind is noodlekind"" What does it mean? Who knows. But it sounds delicious.

Eh, it's a daggy Japanese pun. Noodles in Japan is men (麺), "mankind" romanizes as mankaindo (マンカインド), mash 'em together and you get "menkind" (麺カインド menkaindo), "noodlekind".

Re: Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Post by veggieburrito »

swyx wrote: post #18

i'm very grateful for this guy, but I also probably eat too many instant noodles. is there any research/recommendation on what level of instant noodle consumption starts being unhealthy (ofc everything is a gradient)?

Contrary to the sibling comment I think it’s the salt. There was also the guy who ate the ramen in styrofoam bowl for years and had a lump of styrofoam in his stomach.

Personally I just buy dry ramen noodles and make my own sauce or use curry, give a bit more control over salt etc

Re: Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Post by d13 »

nooby12345 wrote: post #6

As some one from the Indian subcontinent, I would juat say "Maggie Maggie Maggie !!"

Yes, India is all about Maggi noodles. I will never forget being at the top of the Khardung La pass, at the time believed to be the world’s highest motorable pass at 5396m, and seeing a large information board in honour of Julius Michael Johannes Maggi, a Swiss food scientist who developed instant soups in the late 1800’s. Maggi instant noodles are at every roadside stall in the Indian Himalayas.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/fifty-shades-green...

Re: Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Post by RajT88 »

resolutebat wrote: post #24

> "Mankind is noodlekind"" What does it mean? Who knows. But it sounds delicious. Eh, it's a daggy Japanese pun. Noodles in Japan is men (麺), "mankind" romanizes as mankaindo (マンカインド), mash 'em together and you get "menkind" (麺カインド menkaindo ), "noodlekind".

It's an Oyaji joke for sure. I had an old Japanese professor in college tell a story about how sick he felt of eating so much Korean food. "Kimuchi ga warui"

Re: Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen (2016)

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Post by ehnto »

veggieburrito wrote: post #25
swyx wrote: post #18

i'm very grateful for this guy, but I also probably eat too many instant noodles. is there any research/recommendation on what level of instant noodle consumption starts being unhealthy (ofc everything is a gradient)?

Contrary to the sibling comment I think it’s the salt. There was also the guy who ate the ramen in styrofoam bowl for years and had a lump of styrofoam in his stomach. Personally I just buy dry ramen noodles and make my own sauce or use curry, give a bit more control over salt etc

That's always been my gripe with plastic and styrofoam kitchenware. It will wear, and the worn particles are in your food. No idea how consequential it is, but I don't really want bits of chopping board or plastic bowl in my food.
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