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Title: I must have this.
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on September 20, 2007, 08:27:07 AM: http://www.poketo.com/hello/superlocal/?p=318
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 08:28:43 AM: Does ramen cook better in a square pot than a round one?

That assumes ramen cooks up well at all. I haven't touched the stuff in years.

Chris
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Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on September 20, 2007, 08:31:12 AM: For you Ramen doubters, I offer this link: http://www.mattfischer.com/ramen/
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Post by: charby on September 20, 2007, 08:33:05 AM: ramen.. tastes like $&%*
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Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 08:38:12 AM: Some of the recipes on that ramen site sound interesting.

Chris
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Post by: Len Budney on September 20, 2007, 08:39:09 AM: Quote from: charby on September 20, 2007, 07:33:05 AM
ramen.. tastes like $&%*

Yeah, but... SIX FOR A DOLLAR, MAN!
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: charby on September 20, 2007, 08:43:08 AM: Quote from: Len Budney on September 20, 2007, 07:39:09 AM
Quote from: charby on September 20, 2007, 07:33:05 AM
ramen.. tastes like $&%*

Yeah, but... SIX FOR A DOLLAR, MAN!

Your getting ripped off.. I saw it for 8 for a buck in the store today
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 08:47:16 AM: I remember when it was 2 for a buck, the 3, then 4 for a buck. Makes me wonder how they're making any money at all. They must be using lead based flour or something.

Chris
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Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 08:49:32 AM: Hell, here in DC you can get generic store-brand Ramen for up to 15 for a buck.

Best deal I've seen for Ramen is 8 for a buck, but I don't often go looking for it.

It's nice to keep a couple around the house, though, as a quick snack or the base for a nice quick dinner.

I'll add sliced cooked chicken and some veggies to a Ramen and have a quick and filling soup.

Alton Brown also used Ramen as the base for a casserole in his one show.
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Post by: Devonai on September 20, 2007, 08:49:57 AM: You mean "pb" in the ingredients isn't peanut butter???
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Post by: Dannyboy on September 20, 2007, 08:50:30 AM: Ya gotta get the good Korean stuff.
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Post by: Manedwolf on September 20, 2007, 08:51:35 AM: I found baked soba ramen and rice-stick ramen in an Asian grocery...made in Japan, NOT China.

Tasty, and not bad for you. Regular ramen has the nutritional value of a jellybean.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 09:03:02 AM: Hmm, never thought about ramen from other cultures or even that "better" ramen existed. Always thought it was the asian equiv to white loaf bread and balogna.

Chris
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Manedwolf on September 20, 2007, 09:09:35 AM: Rice-stick ramen is like the stuff in a bowl of Pho. It's got almost no fat at all, but it's still carbs. Lots of places that have Vietnamese stuff will have it, sometimes in the little pour-hot-water cup things.

Soba noodle is buckwheat noodle, Japanese, it's really good for you, high in fiber, low in fat, and it's usually baked instead of fried. It's somewhat of an aquired taste, though, as it has a definite "whole wheat bread" flavor to it.
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Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 09:18:35 AM: Soba sounds good. I'll have to check the local United Nations of grocery stores: Global Food.

Chris
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Post by: Werewolf on September 20, 2007, 09:20:29 AM: 10 to 12 cents each makes Ramen a pretty good deal.

Break up the dried noodles while still in pack. Cook 'em up and toss in an egg for the last minute or two and you've got a reasonably healthy and tasty meal.
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Post by: Joe Demko on September 20, 2007, 09:25:09 AM: I like to discard the flavoring packet and eat the ramen dry. Crunchy goodness...
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Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 09:32:17 AM: I've eaten them dry before. Did that a few times while studying late at night and didn't want to boil water.

Chris
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Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 09:37:09 AM: I'm more inclined to discard the noodles and use the flavoring packet.

They're VERY good sprinkled over buttered popcorn.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 09:39:57 AM: Not sure I'd want shrimp flavored popcorn.

Chris
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Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 09:50:21 AM: Ugh.

I stay away from the shrimp ones. They're pretty nasty.

I like the chicken, beef, and vegetarian ones.

There were a couple of User Friendly strips that involved Ramen or the cup equivilent that were very funny.
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Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on September 20, 2007, 09:51:40 AM: Oriental is my favorite flavor.
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Post by: Sergeant Bob on September 20, 2007, 09:53:31 AM: Quote from: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 08:39:57 AM
Not sure I'd want shrimp flavored popcorn.

Chris

You've never heard of......

Popcorn shrimp?
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Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 09:53:54 AM: Quote from: dasmi on September 20, 2007, 08:51:40 AM
Oriental is my favorite flavor.

I'm trying so hard to not make an off-color joke... Really, I am.

Chris
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 09:54:44 AM: Quote from: Sergeant Bob on September 20, 2007, 08:53:31 AM
Quote from: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 08:39:57 AM
Not sure I'd want shrimp flavored popcorn.

Chris

You've never heard of......
Popcorn shrimp?

lol.

Chris
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Len Budney on September 20, 2007, 09:57:30 AM: Quote from: Sergeant Bob on September 20, 2007, 08:53:31 AM
You've never heard of......

Popcorn shrimp?

Yabbut....

shrimp popcorn?
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Brad Johnson on September 20, 2007, 09:59:20 AM: Quote
shrimp popcorn?

Why would shrimp eat popcorn?

Brad
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on September 20, 2007, 09:59:35 AM: Quote from: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 08:53:54 AM
Quote from: dasmi on September 20, 2007, 08:51:40 AM
Oriental is my favorite flavor.

I'm trying so hard to not make an off-color joke... Really, I am.

Chris
Oh just do it.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 10:09:49 AM: Shrimp are scavengers.

They'll eat anything.

Including Orientals.
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Post by: Paddy on September 20, 2007, 10:17:07 AM: Barf. Shrimp are disgusting. Not only are they scavengers, but unless they're 'deveined', your eating the intestinal tract along with the rest of it. Nasty barf barf.
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Post by: mfree on September 20, 2007, 10:19:57 AM: So, shrimp scavenge.

What do catfish do? Must something eat something palatable to be suitable? Thinking of pig slop here...

Shrimp taste good and don't kill me, therefore they are food and are eaten when I have them. Catfish and pork as well.
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Post by: charby on September 20, 2007, 10:20:16 AM: Quote from: Mike Irwin on September 20, 2007, 09:09:49 AM
Shrimp are scavengers.

They'll eat anything.

Including Orientals.

winner winner on the funny quote of the day
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 10:32:46 AM: I really really dislike catfish.

I don't particularly care that shrimp are scavengers. God knows I eat enough shrimp.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Len Budney on September 20, 2007, 10:34:10 AM: Quote from: RileyMc on September 20, 2007, 09:17:07 AM
Barf. Shrimp are disgusting. Not only are they scavengers, but unless they're 'deveined', your eating the intestinal tract along with the rest of it. Nasty barf barf.

Same goes for all shellfish. In blue crabs that's called the "mustard," and wouldja believe, it not only looks but tastes like mustard?

--Len.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Manedwolf on September 20, 2007, 10:34:50 AM: Quote from: Mike Irwin on September 20, 2007, 09:32:46 AM
I really really dislike catfish.

I don't particularly care that shrimp are scavengers. God knows I eat enough shrimp.

Fried catfish and eggs with collard greens (with pepper vinegar) on the side, along with grits and black coffee-and-chicory. Good breakfast. :9
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Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 10:41:09 AM: oh man that sounds good Maned.

Chris
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Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 10:50:39 AM: Why don't you two go get a room or something...
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Manedwolf on September 20, 2007, 10:53:21 AM: Quote from: Mike Irwin on September 20, 2007, 09:50:39 AM
Why don't you two go get a room or something...

Hey, some people just appreciate good food!

Some of my ancestors had a farm on the Mississippi delta. Must be genetic.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 10:56:24 AM: "good food"

Yeah yeah... dream on.

No wonder the south lost the civil war. They were eating crap like that...
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Perd Hapley on September 20, 2007, 12:25:44 PM: They call it soul food, because it definitely ain't gratifying your physical appetite.

In related news:
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=8834.0
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Declaration Day on September 20, 2007, 12:59:37 PM: Here's another vote for dropping an egg in. Actually, I'm up to three eggs per packet of Ramen. Makes a rather hearty and quick meal for the price.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: K Frame on September 20, 2007, 01:07:47 PM: Quote from: Declaration Day on September 20, 2007, 11:59:37 AM
Here's another vote for dropping an egg in. Actually, I'm up to three eggs per packet of Ramen. Makes a rather hearty and quick meal for the price.

You mean like an egg drop soup with lots of noodles?

I'll have to give that a try.
Title: Re: I must have this.
Post by: Manedwolf on September 20, 2007, 01:13:08 PM: The Japanese traditional serving of Ramen often includes a cooked fishcake and a hard-boiled and sliced or poached egg tossed in on top of the soup.