History of Ramen Noodles
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So salty is right; it only takes 2 typical packages of ramen to complete the recommended daily allowance of sodium for a healthy adult. Of course, most of that sodium is from MSG and other forms.
Personally, I don't buy the American stuff. It turns out like strings of bleached flour mush soaked in brine. I prefer the Thai varieties, and I'm trying to find an opportunity to try the Chinese varieties. I rarely even consider making ramen without adding other ingredients.
From the page:
'Because of their enthusiastic acceptance in the market place, it wasn't long before instant Ramen skipped over national boundaries and became an international phenomena. Factories that make Ramen noodles can now be found not only in Japan and the U.S., but in Europe, Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Each country's Ramen noodles reflect their own particular flavor preferences. Korean Ramen is highly spiced and often contains packets of black bean sauce. China makes Ramen in Szechuan flavors. Thailand makes very thin, delicate noodles with very hotly spiced packets. Japan prefers the flavor of seafood and mild spices. In the U.S. they are usually available with meat flavors, mushroom flavors or mild spices often referred to as "Oriental flavor".'
Personally, I don't buy the American stuff. It turns out like strings of bleached flour mush soaked in brine. I prefer the Thai varieties, and I'm trying to find an opportunity to try the Chinese varieties. I rarely even consider making ramen without adding other ingredients.
From the page:
'Because of their enthusiastic acceptance in the market place, it wasn't long before instant Ramen skipped over national boundaries and became an international phenomena. Factories that make Ramen noodles can now be found not only in Japan and the U.S., but in Europe, Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Each country's Ramen noodles reflect their own particular flavor preferences. Korean Ramen is highly spiced and often contains packets of black bean sauce. China makes Ramen in Szechuan flavors. Thailand makes very thin, delicate noodles with very hotly spiced packets. Japan prefers the flavor of seafood and mild spices. In the U.S. they are usually available with meat flavors, mushroom flavors or mild spices often referred to as "Oriental flavor".'
