Ramen noodle without the spice packet is just expensive speghetti

[JEDI]

I just read an article that if you're broke, buy ramen from walmart but:
For your health, stay away from the flavor packets, Ferguson recommends. “The packet contains a lot of MSG. Instead, I recommend you flavor it with salt, pepper and use broth or bouillon cubes.

the only reason I buy ramen noodle at walmart/Costco is for the favorable spice packet!
without he packet, it's just expensive spaghetti.

discuss...

 

[VirtualLarry]

I was just discussing with a friend of mine tonight, about one of my inventive "ideas" - "Boil in bag Microwave Spaghetti".

Edit: And if you're truly broke, consider supplementing your Ramen noodles, with a loaf or two of cheap bread, and PB&J. Another budget staple, but at least there's protein in it. I don't think Ramen contains much protein.

 

[whm1974]

I just read an article that if you're broke, buy ramen from walmart but:
For your health, stay away from the flavor packets, Ferguson recommends. “The packet contains a lot of MSG. Instead, I recommend you flavor it with salt, pepper and use broth or bouillon cubes.

the only reason I buy ramen noodle at walmart/Costco is for the favorable spice packet!
without he packet, it's just expensive spaghetti.

discuss...

Yeah I started eating a bowl of ramen without the flavor packet with only garlic powder and black pepper, and it was rather blahhh. Ramen really does need the packet.

I doubt MSG is actually all that bad as some folks say it is.

 

[BudAshes]

Bacon is also better for you if you fry it up, take a good deep inhale of that glorious bacon smell and then throw it in the fucking garbage without eating a single bite.

 

[whm1974]

Bacon is also better for you if you fry it up, take a good deep inhale of that glorious bacon smell and then throw it in the fucking garbage without eating a single bite.

A bit of bacon now and then never hurt anyone.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I get Bacon with my meat-less (well, not any more!) Impossible Whoppers.

 

[whm1974]

I get Bacon with my meat-less (well, not any more!) Impossible Whoppers.

Why would you have bacon on a veggie patty? That defeats the entire point of eating a meat-less burger.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Why would you have bacon on a veggie patty? That defeats the entire point of eating a meat-less burger.

But... it's SOOO "ironic"... and SOOO delicious.

Edit: Aren't some of us, allow to eat what tastes good, without being asked to "value signal" in this modern society?

 

[whm1974]

But... it's SOOO "ironic"... and SOOO delicious.

Edit: Aren't some of us, allow to eat what tastes good, without being asked to "value signal" in this modern society?

I'm not asking you to Virtue Single, I just find that to be strange to eat the combo.

 

[whm1974]

Speaking of the Ramen noddle flavor packet, where can I get those without have to buy the noddles themselves?

 

[sandorski]

Ramen isn't interchangeable with spaghetti. I tried, it was barely palatable.

 

[sdifox]

I just read an article that if you're broke, buy ramen from walmart but:
For your health, stay away from the flavor packets, Ferguson recommends. “The packet contains a lot of MSG. Instead, I recommend you flavor it with salt, pepper and use broth or bouillon cubes.

the only reason I buy ramen noodle at walmart/Costco is for the favorable spice packet!
without he packet, it's just expensive spaghetti.

discuss...

Spaghetti takes a lot longer to cook compared to instant noodle. Stop calling it ramen, that is a different dish.

 

[sdifox]

Yeah I started eating a bowl of ramen without the flavor packet with only garlic powder and black pepper, and it was rather blahhh. Ramen really does need the packet.

I doubt MSG is actually all that bad as some folks say it is.

Billions of people eat it everyday without ill effect.

 

[sdifox]

Speaking of the Ramen noddle flavor packet, where can I get those without have to buy the noddles themselves?

Lol they are proprietary mixes. MSG, some bullion powder, garlic, dried scallion and many more. Just ask the dum dums not using seasoning packs to give them to you.

 

[Captante]

I was just discussing with a friend of mine tonight, about one of my inventive "ideas" - "Boil in bag Microwave Spaghetti".

I have bad news

Yeah I started eating a bowl of ramen without the flavor packet with only garlic powder and black pepper, and it was rather blahhh. Ramen really does need the packet.

I doubt MSG is actually all that bad as some folks say it is.

Plus nothing says you have to use all of the spice pack ... I usually go with 1/2 or less although its still a crap-ton of sodium.

 

[whm1974]

Lol they are proprietary mixes. MSG, some bullion powder, garlic, dried scallion and many more. Just ask the dum dums not using seasoning packs to give them to you.

I have never known or heard of people eating instant ramen without the spice packet.

 

[sdifox]

I have never known or heard of people eating instant ramen without the spice packet.

When I cook two pack of noodles, I might just use one flavour pack.

 

[whm1974]

When I cook two pack of noodles, I might just use one flavour pack.

So what you do with the extra flavor packs? Can you send them to me please?

 

[sdifox]

So what you do with the extra flavor packs? Can you send them to me please?

I don't eat instant noodle that often. Can't even remember the last time. I trash the extra ones.

 

[whm1974]

I don't eat instant noodle that often. Can't even remember the last time. I trash the extra ones.

WHAT??? Why would you do that for? They should be used to add flavor when cooking.

 

[sdifox]

WHAT??? Why would you do that for? They should be used to add flavor when cooking.

You have some serious issues if you use the instant noodle flavour pack for actual cooking.

 

[zinfamous]

Edit: Aren't some of us, allow to eat what tastes good, without being asked to "value signal" in this modern society?

No

 

[eng2d2]

you can pretty much use anything with ramen without using their packets.

 

[whm1974]

you can pretty much use anything with ramen without using their packets.

That only works with fresh Ramen not the instant stuff.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I have bad news

Bah, not the same. That's labeled as "no-boil" and "pre-cooked pasta". Basically, just re-heating it, without drying it out.

Still, that's halfway to my dream.