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Why would you ever cook instant ramen on the stove when it literally takes 3 minutes in the microwave and tastes exactly the same

>> No.6994672

>>6994666
Dont you cook the water on a waterkettle and then just pour in on the ramen?
Like i doubt think anyone cooks them on a stove

>> No.6994671

>>6994666
It's not the same though, you have a finer level of control on it when you do it on the stove so you don't get soggy noodles.

>> No.6994676

>>6994672

Instructions say to put it on the stove

>> No.6994685

>>6994666
>gross rubber noodles

Nah m8

>> No.6994743

>>6994666
I don't want to use a hugeass bowl just to make sure it doesn't boil over.

Also, the only instant ramen I ever buy is Neoguri Spicy Seafood and Shin Ramyun, so they need more liquid.

Also, nice trips.

>> No.6994848

>>6994743
boil over? what? literally just put it in the bowl, put spice mix on top, fill with water until just covered, microwave 3 minutes. No boil over, nothing, it is just hot enough and ready to eat

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>>6994666
>microwaving egg

>> No.6994882

>>6994743
>neoguri

Mein Nigger. Jesus, I hadn't had that in a long time, mostly since I wait for it to go on sale.

Have you tried to mix it with Chapaghetti? I found it to be pretty decent.

>> No.6994938

>>6994743
>Shin Ramyun
Love it. Toss some daikon, cabbage and eggs in always. So good.

>> No.6994942

>>6994743
>I don't want to use a hugeass bowl just to make sure it doesn't boil over.
Instead of 3 minutes on high, do 6 minutes at 50% power. No boil over. You do need an inch of room in the bowl, but this works for me everytime. Also, I think it gives the noodles more time to absorb liquid at the extra time. Also, can leave to "rest" a couple minutes if you wish.

OP, I will turn pork ramen into "pho" with a few additions from the pantry and fridge. First, I use their packet with a shake of spices (allspice, ginger), pour over the water, then add a layer of paperthin sliced onion on top while I microwave it. Stir and add sliced beef if using (I park a ny strip in the freezer, and do a few slices and place it back into the ziploc for the next batch). Add the steak, nuke another minute. Garnish with lime, and if using basil or cilantro from your garden. Add your sliced chilies, or hit it with fish sauce/soy or sriracha, hoisin...whatever you have on hand that is usual, but you don't need it all to get a near authentic experience.

Another variation I might do is to drain the liquid after cooking, and in a small nonstick saute some veggies from the freezer, move over in the pan, add the noodles to the oil, and hit it all with soy or tamari. Wait for browning, then flip and brown the other side. Ramen is a little gummy, so you can't do true fast saute-like stir fry without sticking. Let it get good and brown. Sometimes I curry-fy it wit jamaican curry powder, sometimes I add a Tbsp of peanut butter, cilantro, lime, and make it like satay or thai flavors.

>> No.6997172

>>6994671
To not get soggy noodles in the microwave, just cook it for a shorter time (1 minute and 30 seconds for the simple maruchan bowl for example) then let it sit for another minute or two.
Or just pour microwaved water into the bowl.
Trust me I can't stand cooking it the full 3 minutes.. This way works.

>> No.6997456

>>6994666
I use the electric kettle.

>> No.6997457

>>6994666
bowl

kettle

water

ramen

sachet

bingo bango bish bash bosh

>> No.6997462

>>6994666
I don't have a microwave.

I'd probably use a kettle though as >>6994672 said. Not that I have had instant ramen in years.

>> No.6997472 [DELETED] 

>>6997457

Damn good nosh?

>> No.6997481

>>6997457

Real good nosh?

>> No.6997486

>>6994666
You own a microwave because apparently boiling water is too difficult a skill for you, so you need a large box wasting space on your countertop.

>> No.6997754

>>6994666
I don't own a microwave.
Should I get one

>> No.6997861

>>6994666

You can just pour boiling water from a kettle on them and let them sit for a bit and it works just as well as any other method

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>>6997861

>> No.6997891

>>6994666
Yeah, do anyone else cook their instant noodles in a pot, and put extra things like broccoli, garlic or eggs in?

>> No.6998172

>>6994743
>Shin Ramyun
I thought I was buying imported noodles or something so I thought I was going to get to taste some "authentic" instant ramen, I was disappointed to see it was made in USA.

ANYWAY, those guys aint kidding around with the spicy flavor, it just gets hotter as you eat it. I'm glad I didn't add the red chili flakes to it before trying it.

>> No.6999738

It's better if you want to add a base note like a... um... I don't think English has a word for the culinary concept I'm trying to use...
In Malay, it's rempah, in Indonesian, bumbu, and in Italian soffritto. It's like... sweating finely chopped ingredients in hot oil to both flavour the oil and release the ingredients' aromas before adding meats and liquid so that the flavour permeates throughout. Is there a word for this?

Anyway, if you sweat some aromatics in oil before adding the spice packet and liquid, it adds a second layer of flavour, something you can't do with the microwave.
Otherwise, nukebox all the way.

>> No.7001654

>>6994666
I don't have a microwave...
Also, it would surely be easier to stir them on the stove top. I sometimes use an electric kettle to boil the water before putting it in a saucepan.

>> No.7001665

>>6994666
Why would you ever consume instant ramen noodles?

>> No.7001677

>>6994666

Why would you ever eat instant ramen if you're an adult with a job?

>> No.7001702

>>6997486
Kinda this. Never owned a microwave because I never saw the point of one.

>> No.7001704

I don't have a microwave.

>> No.7001706

>>6994666
I cook in one the stone usually because I like add stuff to it. I also use less water, and cook it until the water and flavoring (along with whatever else I put in) becomes thick and gooey and is absorbed into the noodles. Tastes pretty bomb if done correctly.

>> No.7001722

>>7001706
*cook them on the stove, odd typo.

>> No.7001777

>>6994666
enjoy your cancer

>> No.7001785

>>7001677
Cheap and easy.
Are you retarded? I'll answer for you: yes you are.

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7001790

microwaves destroys the nutrients

>> No.7001809

>>7001790
Is this a meme or fact?

>> No.7001818

>>7001809
The truth is irrelevant. The reality is that having and using a microwave as a home cook is pretty much saying, "I don't give a fuck, I want to eat garbage." Same goes for instant ramen.

>> No.7002761

>>6997456

This kids knows whats up. Literally just press one button. Wait. Pour. Done.

>> No.7002762

>>7001790
idiot.

>> No.7002763

>>7001790

ill destroy your nutrients

>> No.7002805

>>7001818
>The truth is irrelevant.
retarded statement mate, retarded.

>> No.7004995

>>6994666
nigga it just takes 5 to 6 minutes to get water to a boil 4 to 5 minutes to cook the ramen. Literally no effort and I can add meat and eggs into it also without it being disgusting.