I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
Janet US

On 1/22/2018 11:01 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
> Janet US
>

You can always buy it sans a seasoning packet....at....an Asian market...

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:15:55 -0700, esta vieja casa >
wrote:

>On 1/22/2018 11:01 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>> Janet US
>>
>
>You can always buy it sans a seasoning packet....at....an Asian market...

Just make sure the sans is really fresh.

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>
>I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>Janet US

Yep - do a quick search on "plain ramen" and you'll see many brands
come up.

I cannot say I have ever seen them at a regular grocery store, but if
you've an Asian grocery nearby or want to top off an Amazon order,
Bob's yer Uncle.

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:45:26 -0500, Boron >
wrote:

>On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>>you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>>don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>>Janet US
>
>Yep - do a quick search on "plain ramen" and you'll see many brands
>come up.
>
>I cannot say I have ever seen them at a regular grocery store, but if
>you've an Asian grocery nearby or want to top off an Amazon order,
>Bob's yer Uncle.

thanks, especially for 'topping up an Amazon order.' I've got to keep
that approach in mind. ;-)
Janet US

U.S. Janet B. wrote:

>
> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
> Janet US

Generally have to buy with the spice packet but they are separate so
you do not need to add them.

What recipes are you looking at?

Carol

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>
>I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>Janet US

Actually costs less to buy with the seasoning packets in the bulk
packs of 20 packets... toss the seasoning packets if you don't want
them. I use the seasoning packets on roasts, in stew, in soups.... I
have no fear of MSG.

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:51:35 -0500, wrote:

>On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>>you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>>don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>>Janet US
>
>Actually costs less to buy with the seasoning packets in the bulk
>packs of 20 packets... toss the seasoning packets if you don't want
>them. I use the seasoning packets on roasts, in stew, in soups.... I
>have no fear of MSG.

And xanthan gum?

On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 3:51:59 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>
> Actually costs less to buy with the seasoning packets in the bulk
> packs of 20 packets... toss the seasoning packets if you don't want
> them. I use the seasoning packets on roasts, in stew, in soups.... I
> have no fear of MSG.
>
>
Those ramen noodle packs, with seasoning, are around 10¢ each here,
very cheap and I would have no problem throwing the seasoning packet
away if it's not needed for a recipe.

On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 8:02:09 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
> Janet US

You probably won't be able to buy the ramen without the soup base. I typically won't use them anyway so I just dump them or use it as seasoning. I used a pack of beef soup base in meatloaf mix - then I stuffed the meatloaf with ramen.

I've been buying Sun brand noodles for around $3.69 for 2 servings. These are fresh, non-dried, non-fried, noodles. The noodles are excellent and the same as the stuff we buy in ramen shops locally. The soup base though, are pure gold. That part is made in Japan and it's just wonderful. I wish they sold the soup base separately so I can use it with one of those 25 cent ramen noodle packages. Then I would be a happy camper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oICvK1AH6_k

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
> > I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or
> > do you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I
> > just don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
> > Janet US
>
> True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
>
>
http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
>
>
> Instant ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
> jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of it for
> sale without any seasoning.
>
> If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
> instant noodle variety.
>
> -sw

Listed as ramen, I am not sure if it is the same for the recipe she
means. Today, dried ramen recipes may well mean the fried noodle types
in the packet vice the dried ones you listed that are little different
from spagetti.

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Sqwertz wrote:

> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:51:01 -0600, cshenk wrote:
>
> > Sqwertz wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> >>
> >>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately
> or >>> do you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix.
> I >>> just don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
> >>> Janet US
> >>
> >> True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
> >>
> > >
> >
http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
> >>
> >> Instant ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
> >> jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of it
> for >> sale without any seasoning.
> >>
> >> If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
> >> instant noodle variety.
> >
> > Listed as ramen, I am not sure if it is the same for the recipe she
> > means. Today, dried ramen recipes may well mean the fried noodle
> > types in the packet vice the dried ones you listed that are little
> > different from spagetti.
>
> Every time I see you responding to my posts I know it's going to be
> some sort of contradiction or contention.
>
> -sw (trying to shake this shenk off my leg).

Interesting Steve because later you post what I was saying. That it
might be the other type. She needs to be more clear to be sure.

On Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:04:48 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:51:01 -0600, cshenk wrote:
>>
>> > Sqwertz wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately
>> or >>> do you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix.
>> I >>> just don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>> >>> Janet US
>> >>
>> >> True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
>> >>
>> > >
>> >
>http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
>> >>
>> >> Instant ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
>> >> jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of it
>> for >> sale without any seasoning.
>> >>
>> >> If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
>> >> instant noodle variety.
>> >
>> > Listed as ramen, I am not sure if it is the same for the recipe she
>> > means. Today, dried ramen recipes may well mean the fried noodle
>> > types in the packet vice the dried ones you listed that are little
>> > different from spagetti.
>>
>> Every time I see you responding to my posts I know it's going to be
>> some sort of contradiction or contention.
>>
>> -sw (trying to shake this shenk off my leg).
>
>Interesting Steve because later you post what I was saying. That it
>might be the other type. She needs to be more clear to be sure.

I don't need to be clearer. I got the answer I needed. Perhaps you
missed the part where I wasn't trying to make anything.

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:47:17 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>> Janet US
>
>True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
>
>http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
>
>
>*Instant* ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
>jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of it for
>sale without any seasoning.
>
>If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
>instant noodle variety.
>
>-sw

It was just a question off the top of my head. I read a lot,
sometimes a lot of recipes. I run across various things that just say
ramen. Thinking back, my impression would be that the ramen might be
the quick cooking kind. None of the recipes that I have read would be
authentic culturally but more like casseroles, salads and such.
thanks for explaining the difference
Janet US

On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:09:59 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:21:51 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:47:17 -0600, Sqwertz >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately or do
>>>> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix. I just
>>>> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>>True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
>>>
>>>http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>>*Instant* ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
>>>jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of it for
>>>sale without any seasoning.
>>>
>>>If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
>>>instant noodle variety.
>>
>> It was just a question off the top of my head. I read a lot,
>> sometimes a lot of recipes. I run across various things that just say
>> ramen. Thinking back, my impression would be that the ramen might be
>> the quick cooking kind. None of the recipes that I have read would be
>> authentic culturally but more like casseroles, salads and such.
>> thanks for explaining the difference
>
>Yeah, cheap non-Asian recipes such as casseroles are probably
>referring to the fried noodles especially if they have a picture with
>the overly-curly noodles in the finished dish. But would not trust any
>of those recipes. Those fried instant noodles don't hold up well in
>anything but soup and turn to much during most stir-frying or any sort
>of braising or asserole.
>
>For years I tried to repurpose those noodles in other dishes and they
>were mostly huge failures. I am proud to say I haven't had a brick of
>ramen or a Cup 'O Soup for 14+ years. But for some reason I found
>myself seriously considering some of the Nongshim brand noodles
>tonight at the supermarket, wondering, "WTF could make these noodles
>worth $2 package"?. And would have bought one if they didn't come in
>3-packs for $5-$7.
>
>http://www.nongshimusa.com/homev2/our-products/
>
>-sw

I tried ramen packets a couple of times when I was really sick with
cancer. I never knew from hour to hour if I would be able to eat
anything and the ramen packet cooked quickly and allowed me to eat a
little bit of something that didn't offend my stomach.
Janet US

On 1/22/2018 7:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> Yeah, cheap non-Asian recipes
>
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>
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Sqwertz wrote:

> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:21:51 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:47:17 -0600, Sqwertz
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > >
> >>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately
> or do >>> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix.
> I just >>> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
> >>> Janet US
> > >
> > > True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
> > >
> > >
http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
> > >
> > >
> > > *Instant* ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
> > > jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of
> > > it for sale without any seasoning.
> > >
> > > If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
> > > instant noodle variety.
> >
> > It was just a question off the top of my head. I read a lot,
> > sometimes a lot of recipes. I run across various things that just
> > say ramen. Thinking back, my impression would be that the ramen
> > might be the quick cooking kind. None of the recipes that I have
> > read would be authentic culturally but more like casseroles, salads
> > and such. thanks for explaining the difference
>
> Yeah, cheap non-Asian recipes such as casseroles are probably
> referring to the fried noodles especially if they have a picture with
> the overly-curly noodles in the finished dish. But would not trust any
> of those recipes. Those fried instant noodles don't hold up well in
> anything but soup and turn to much during most stir-frying or any sort
> of braising or asserole.
>
> For years I tried to repurpose those noodles in other dishes and they
> were mostly huge failures. I am proud to say I haven't had a brick of
> ramen or a Cup 'O Soup for 14+ years. But for some reason I found
> myself seriously considering some of the Nongshim brand noodles
> tonight at the supermarket, wondering, "WTF could make these noodles
> worth $2 package"?. And would have bought one if they didn't come in
> 3-packs for $5-$7.
>
> http://www.nongshimusa.com/homev2/our-products/
>
> -sw

Exactly, without more on the recipe, we can't tell which type is meant.

You may not trust such recipes (14+ years never having touched such)
but they exist and may have no relation to what you seem to recall.
Then again, maybe they do. Just because someone posts a recipe,
doesn't mean it's good.

On Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:07:10 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 15:21:51 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> > On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:47:17 -0600, Sqwertz
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> > > On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:01:59 -0700, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> > >
>> >>> I see recipes that call for ramen. Can you buy ramen separately
>> or do >>> you have to buy one of the packets with the seasoning mix.
>> I just >>> don't recall seeing ramen for sale.
>> >>> Janet US
>> > >
>> > > True ramen is a noodle always sold standalone.
>> > >
>> > >
>http://www.japanesekitchen.co.uk/use...odles_hime.jpg
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > *Instant* ramen, OTOH, is a different beast - a pre-cooked (fried)
>> > > jumble of noodles for instant soup. And I have seen 3 packs of
>> > > it for sale without any seasoning.
>> > >
>> > > If a recipe calls for ramen it is probably not talking about the
>> > > instant noodle variety.
>> >
>> > It was just a question off the top of my head. I read a lot,
>> > sometimes a lot of recipes. I run across various things that just
>> > say ramen. Thinking back, my impression would be that the ramen
>> > might be the quick cooking kind. None of the recipes that I have
>> > read would be authentic culturally but more like casseroles, salads
>> > and such. thanks for explaining the difference
>>
>> Yeah, cheap non-Asian recipes such as casseroles are probably
>> referring to the fried noodles especially if they have a picture with
>> the overly-curly noodles in the finished dish. But would not trust any
>> of those recipes. Those fried instant noodles don't hold up well in
>> anything but soup and turn to much during most stir-frying or any sort
>> of braising or asserole.
>>
>> For years I tried to repurpose those noodles in other dishes and they
>> were mostly huge failures. I am proud to say I haven't had a brick of
>> ramen or a Cup 'O Soup for 14+ years. But for some reason I found
>> myself seriously considering some of the Nongshim brand noodles
>> tonight at the supermarket, wondering, "WTF could make these noodles
>> worth $2 package"?. And would have bought one if they didn't come in
>> 3-packs for $5-$7.
>>
>> http://www.nongshimusa.com/homev2/our-products/
>>
>> -sw
>
>Exactly, without more on the recipe, we can't tell which type is meant.
>
>You may not trust such recipes (14+ years never having touched such)
>but they exist and may have no relation to what you seem to recall.
>Then again, maybe they do. Just because someone posts a recipe,
>doesn't mean it's good.

Let's try this again. There is no recipe. None. Read before you
answer.

On 1/22/2018 12:47 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> *Instant* ramen, OTOH, is a different beast -

>
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>
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>
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>
>
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>
>
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>
> Hide the Ho Ho's!!!!!!!!!!
>
> - sw