Top Ramen Noodles...Yum, Yum

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On a recent long overland, I carried water, red pepper flakes, Top Ramen Noodles and a small propane gas stove which I purchased at ProBass for $19.99.

These very versatile and sustaining noodles have a 900 year shelf life and are packaged in convenient individual servings which retail for 16-24 cents a packet. They are quick and easy to fix. I like the "chicken in name only" flavor and find they go well with whatever you might care to add. The "secret" to fixing good noodles on the roll is to use only half of the seasoning (which contains a lot of salt) in the little metal packet and adding the red pepper flakes.

If your nose is running, you know it's got to be good. But of course, if you're really hungry and cold, anything hot...even the north end of a south bound goat would taste good.

Since returning home, I still enjoy these little packs of noodle, except now with real chicken, slices of meat and chopped green onions added. I also enjoy them with hot Oriental Bang-Bang or Peanut Sauce....Yum, yum.

I honestly believe if you carried a supply of Top Ramen Noodles, red pepper flakes, hot chocolate mix, water and a small stove, you could survive almost anywhere or at least until you reached a five star restaurant with a good wine list.

I've tried several other readily available Brands and find them all to be equally good.

Bon Appétit

John

 

[DaveM]

Man I grew up on those things. I prefer "shrimp" flavor. If you wan't to stretch a simple bowl of noodles into a gut bomb that will fill you up for the day try mixing in a single raw egg just after the noodles soften in the hot water. Sounds awful, tastes great! For an authentic Top Ramen experience you must add sliced green onions, egg (scrambled, pre cooked this time and sliced thin) and a couple slices of lightly browned SPAM (thats right SPAM!). MMM mm, broke da mouth!

 

[Lynn]

Back when I was going to school full-time and working part-time I used to bring Ramen noodles, diced ham, and a slice of cheese to work and fix my lunch in the company coffee pot.

One of the ladies I worked with REALLY didn't like it when I did that, which was an added bonus. Ever work with someone you really enjoyed aggravating? :victory:

Way back in my Boy Scout days I backpacked a lot of Top Ramen noodles. Now I prefer the more expensive Shin noodles from the oriental market. No red pepper flakes necessary...

 

[Corey]

I gotta show this thread to a guy I know on another site.
He loves the stuff
I like it too, and I do take it camping.

 

[Black Dog]

They make a good stir fry too. Just make the noodles until al dente and drain, then in a wok or frying pan stir fry some sliced chicken breast or steak, toss in some fresh or frozen (thawed) veggies, some orange marmelade and a dribble of orange juice and the spice packet (oriental flavor), then the noodles and stir fry until done.

I also like to make my own Yosenabe style Japanese soup. Make the noodles according to the directions but toss the spice packet in the garbage, add a bag of frozen veggies, some precooked shrimp and imitation crab meat, some soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos (less sodium than soy sauce), and then crack an egg on top, then grill a steak and slice and put in the soup. That is probably my favorite ramen noodle soup recipe.

You can make alfredo pasta too, and I've even heard of people making grilled cheese sandwiches with them but never tried it.

 

[d1sc0ver]

When times were a bit tougher, I'd prepare the noodles, drop in an egg and a handfull of frozen peas. It did the job, and did so very affordably. On 'special' occasions, I'd throw a can of chicken in there too.

 

[Bighead]

Top Ramen, tuna, Tobasco and a bit of cheese sprinkled on top. A dorm rat staple.

 

[PAToyota]

Dried mushrooms and dried peas are also an easy addition to carry and improve the dish!

 

[rusty_tlc]

I was so glad to find Ramen noodles back in the day.
When I started back packing the freeze dried meals were something to be dreamed of if you hit the lottery. We got most of our pack backing supplies off the supermarket shelf.
That meant Kraft Mac & cheese.(Actually, what is the flavor of the powder in those packets? I'm pretty sure the closest they ever got to a cow was when the truck drove past a farm.)
Lipton Chicken noodle soup packets.
Minute rice
dried fruit and nuts
Granola, we did love our granola back int the 70's didn't we?

The high light of any trip was if somebody had the gumption to pack a can of peaches.

Ramen noodles were like a gift from heaven.

 

[Fireman78]

I literally lived on Raman noodles mixed with pork n beans for a couple years in the early 90's. I lived in a remote cabin in the woods for three (ish) years outside of Lassen Volcanic Nat. Park. I had no refrigeration, no TV, no radio reception, no cell phone, no bills. Only a creek behind the cabin and not much else. The only thing I added was an occasinal filet of trout. Ramon is truly a gift from the gods... :elkgrin:

 

[Photomike]

Favorite recipe is:

2 packs noodles (dispose of the flavor packets to save your sodium level)
1 cup freeze dried vegetables
2 cups water
Soak noodles and vegetables for 20 - 30 minutes

Add some meat (we use a salami or similar depending what we have with us)

Add 1/4 cup Ranch dressing with some Chipolte sauce (4 tablespoons for spice)

Stir and eat.

Works great for biking, hiking or whatever!

 

[BigAl]

If you have access to an asian market, you can find some really spicy ramen in larger packs. I even snack on it dry.

 

[taugust]

Seems like most have them as a soup. I saw this variation of the back of another brand and still use it. Makes a great side dish to grilled chicken or steak. Boil the noodles, drain, add tablespoon of butter or margerine, add the "flavor" packet. Stir. I only use half the packet, otherwise too salty.

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

man, that stuff will kill you:Wow1:

It's got just about every bad thing in it you can think of!
Guilty pleasure every once in awhile but I try to avoid it.

 

[spressomon]

We were in Eugene a couple weeks ago visiting my sis. She took us to a "ramen shop". When she first mentioned it I was trying to imagine anything good coming of the soon to be lunch of "ramen". But OMG what an incredible spot! They make their own ramen noodles and broth. About 20 different configs on the menu. Now I'm jones'n for Toshi's Ramen.

So do yourself a favor if you get within a few hundred miles of Eugene be sure to go to Toshi's! Ramen redefined.