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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

K Frame · « **Reply #8 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. shocked

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.

Devonai · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2007, 08:49:57 AM »

You mean "pb" in the ingredients isn't peanut butter??? shocked

Dannyboy · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2007, 08:50:30 AM »

Ya gotta get the good Korean stuff.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #11 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.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #12 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

Manedwolf · « **Reply #13 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.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #14 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

Werewolf · « **Reply #15 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.

Joe Demko · « **Reply #16 on:** September 20, 2007, 09:25:09 AM »

I like to discard the flavoring packet and eat the ramen dry. Crunchy goodness...

mtnbkr · « **Reply #17 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

K Frame · « **Reply #18 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.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2007, 09:39:57 AM »

Not sure I'd want shrimp flavored popcorn. Cheesy

Chris

K Frame · « **Reply #20 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.