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[entremet]

Been sick the last few days and bought some instant ramen. I always partial to the Nongshim bowls.

I went on the internet for some ideas on upgrading the humble bowls:

http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/03/...t-noodles-japanese-what-to-do-with-ramen.html

I mostly added spinach and scallions, and soft boiled eggs.

My only conundrum was should I use the sodium filled flavor packet. I'm not too afraid of excess sodium as I don't suffer from hypertension, but I do remember how overly salty they can be.

I kept the flavor packet in the first time and, man it was super salty. More than I remember.

My next bowl was done sans packet and I used tamari soy sauce instead. Much better.

I don't really eat instant ramen too much. Only when I'm sick. It's my version of chicken soup, but the flavor packet seems overkill these days.

 

[Tirod]

Of course I use the packet! Instant Ramen isn't that great for you to begin with, no reason not to go full kill with the flavor packet.

I usually add chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder in addition to the packet, so I have a sad imitation of a spicy ramen dish.

 

[FistOfSyn]

use half of it

 

[Bronx-Man]

Hold up, there's people that don't use the flavor packets?

 

[entremet]

Hold up, there's people that don't use the flavor packets?

My roommates in college did not. They used soy sauce.

It's very salty. The packets that is.

 

[UpperCaseN]

if I'm eating instant ramen that means I've already given up on better options so yeah, I use the packet.

 

[-griffy-]

Depends on what you're making exactly.

 

[Akuun]

I use about two thirds of the packet. Using the whole packet makes it too salty.

 

[SalvaPot]

If you are not using the flavor packets then why are you even buying it?

 

[Formless]

Use it but don't drink the soup. Soup's for flavoring.

Or use it and drink/eat it if it's actually good.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

As long as you crack an egg in there, turn the gas off and cover for 3 minutes before serving, add whatever else you like.

 

[sfedai0]

I use one packet per 2 packages of ramen. Drop it in the water with the ramen and then drain it out.

 

[FZZ]

The sodium is the best part

 

[Clydefrog]

I remember growing up we would eat the ramen uncooked. Just put the noodles and seasoning in a bag and then crush the bag so it breaks up the noodles. Then you eat it out of the bag like popcorn

 

[Ray Wonder]

I used to open the package on top, open the flavoring, pour the flavoring into the package, and eat the noodles dry lol. It actually was pretty good.

I remember growing up we would eat the ramen uncooked. Just put the noodles and seasoning in a bag and then crush the bag so it breaks up the noodles. Then you eat it out of the bag like popcorn

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[entremet]

I remember growing up we would eat the ramen uncooked. Just put the noodles and seasoning in a bag and then crush the bag so it breaks up the noodles. Then you eat it out of the bag like popcorn

 

[PassiveObserver]

Of course. Gotta get the full value from my $0.33 purchase.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

I use the whole packet but don't drink all the soup. Just toss it down the drain after noodles are done. Just sip a lil bit while slurping noodles, haha.

 

[Faenix1]

Lol when I make Ramen I drain the water so it's just the noodles. Always use the packet.

 

[entremet]

I use the whole packet but don't drink all the soup. Just toes it down the drain after noodles are done.

See I love drinking the broth. That's when it can be overpowering.

 

[TwoDurans]

Make noodles with extra water.
Mix in packet.
Stir.
Drain Water.
?????
Profit.

 

[JustenP88]

Lol when I make Ramen I drain the water so it's just the noodles. Always use the packet.

Me too. Don't like the soupiness.

 

[bebop242]

Lol when I make Ramen I drain the water so it's just the noodles. Always use the packet.

I do this too, but only sprinkle about half the packet

 

[NCR Redslayer]

Make noodles with extra water.
Mix in packet.
Stir.
Drain Water.
?????
Profit.

Thats what I do.

 

[Nestled_Grizzly]

My dad uses the noodles with spaghetti sauce.

 

[Keyouta]

I remember growing up we would eat the ramen uncooked. Just put the noodles and seasoning in a bag and then crush the bag so it breaks up the noodles. Then you eat it out of the bag like popcorn

I did that too.

 

[entremet]

Wow, people drain the water?!

I know it's instant ramen, but it just seems wrong. Traditional ramen is all about the broth.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I think a GAF food spinoff board would be very successful.

 

[Ray Wonder]

Wow, people drain the water?!

I know it's instant ramen, but it just seems wrong. Traditional ramen is all about the broth.

Bruh hell yeah! It was super flavory. A buddy of mine would put Ranch dressing on his noodles with the seasoning after draining the water.

 

[Kittygirl]

Huh, when I'm sick, I boil the water, add the packet, throw out the noodles, and drink.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

That aint traditional ramen broth bruh, haha.

Its too salty to me. I dont drain the noodles, i put all in the bowl. I just eat the noodles and drink very little of the broth. To salty to me. Its just flavoring the noodles really.

 

[kess]

I usually just use a little bit but I don't let the Ramen actually get totally boiled either

 

[entremet]

Bruh hell yeah! It was super flavory. A buddy of mine would put Ranch dressing on his noodles with the seasoning after draining the water.

Woah! That's a calorie bomb like no other.

 

[TheSeks]

Bruh hell yeah! It was super flavory. A buddy of mine would put Ranch dressing on his noodles with the seasoning after draining the water.

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[InfiniteNine]

I keep it but I wish I knew what would work good in Shin Ramyun though.

 

[Jukeboxx93]

I only use half a packet of flavoring for every packet of noodles.I also generally drain the water and add milk, butter and the occasional vegetable.

 

[Disgraced]

use half of it

This person knows what's up.

I also drain the water. Liquids are for the weak.

 

[ReAxion]

Wow, people drain the water?!

I know it's instant ramen, but it just seems wrong. Traditional ramen is all about the broth.

but the broth is super salty and from a packet. we're not going traditional here.

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

When I used to eat ramen I would use half the packet and toss the rest. Way too much sodium to ingest the entire thing.

 

[FyreWulff]

Whenever I've eaten it I drain the water with the packet.

Packetless tastes like styrofoam.

 

[vagabondarts]

I can't have much sodium in my diet, so I use like 1/4 the packet and crack an egg in there while its hot.
Definitely drain the water
Put a little bit of sriracha or other hot sauce on it

 

[GustyGardens]

I mostly use the noodles to make Curry Ramen. I haven't had it with the seasoning package in a long time.

 

[unholyrevenger72]

Half Packet for one pack of noodles + Sesame Oil + Garlic Chili Paste or Sriracha. I normally eat two packs at a time so I use a whole packet.

 

[friday]

Even nice ramen is salty.

 

[Kenstar]

My roommates in college did not. They used soy sauce.

HOW THE FUCK DID I NOT THINK OF THIS WHEN I LOST THE PACKET

 

[teruterubozu]

HOW THE FUCK DID I NOT THINK OF THIS WHEN I LOST THE PACKET

Cuz it's actually kinda gross.

 

[BronsonLee]

I rarely if ever use any of it, and if I do, I-

use half of it

Yeah

Oh, and you drain the goddamn water.

 

[Ishan]

when I have maggi (indian ramen) I use the flavouring. When using nongshim I sometimes even toss the noddles lol and just drink the flavoured broth. When I use regular manchurian ramen I skip the packet nowadays. Just cook it as noodles and add veggies soy sauce/ similar things / vinegar etc.

 

[impact]

if I'm eating instant ramen that means I've already given up on better options so yeah, I use the packet.

this

it's funny seeing people trying to make "healthier" meals out of instant fucking ramen lol. plus I only get the spicy ones and I love spicy broth

 

[idlewild_]

I use the full packet, but I use extra water and drain it after mixing the packet in. I didn't know you were supposed to keep the water until recently when I was bored waiting and actually read the instructions.