Ramen noodle for survial food

[blackhawk]

Should people keep ramen noodles there good and cheap and you can add anything to it.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

They only keep for about a year but thats what i keep in the storm shelter and in the pantry cause they rock!

[1Admin]

Gave my nephews some about 10 years ago that were already 10 years old. He ate them.

I think they will keep, but their nutritional value is one above white bread.

Definitely not a main stay type item, that's for sure.

[Karen]

I have some stored in mylar. I figured I can add veggies or meat to it for a more nutritious meal. Kinda the same idea as using potatoes or rice to stretch a meal further and still fill everyone's belly.

[protus]

Gave my nephews some about 10 years ago that were already 10 years old. He ate them.

I think they will keep, but their nutritional value is one above white bread.

Definitely not a main stay type item, that's for sure.

yip 3 years here. They were my 1st " bulk" prep due to the low cost. They make for great shortterm "filler" imho, again due to cost. But nothing for LTS, to much work to unpackage etc , vs normal noodles.

[WiseOwl]

I love me some ramens. I dont even cook em, just pour the sauce on, crunch it up and shake the bag. Like eating chips.

I have a ton of these, could be used a barter or charity. You can put them in salad too

[DIM TIM]

I have a few cases of them, and they're about two years old now, but still tasty. We still eat them.

As for things to go with them.......

Canned chicken

Canned Veggies of all sorts

Serve them with stir fry on top or helpings of the canned La Choy Beef or Chicken Chow Mein

They are pasta noodles, so anything that you serve or mix with pasta will taste good. I haven't tried it, but now that I think about it... meat balls and spaghetti sauce come to mind. Hmmmm...you know, I think that just might be pretty darn good, and I could always save the flavor pack for a clear broth soup. Too bad I just ate a little while ago, or I might have tried it tonight. Looks like my test kitchen will be getting a new recipe this weekend. :D

[thedreamers]

Everything goes with Ramen. And yes Wiseowl they are great in a salad.

[Swordarm4]

There ain't nothing better , on a cold weather camping trip, especially after a few days of low flavor menu items. I like to save one pack for when all the other tasty items are gone , and BOOM look what I found, sorry guys.

[WiseOwl]

There ain't nothing better , on a cold weather camping trip, especially after a few days of low flavor menu items. I like to save one pack for when all the other tasty items are gone , and BOOM look what I found, sorry guys.

I have done that before on a backpacking trip. Just the smell was almost fighting "words".....hahaha

[kappydell]

ramen noodle recipe source

matt fischer has a ramen noodle homepage with hundreds of recipes for ramen - jailhouse ramen, spicy ramen, ramen desserts, ramen salads, etc. a fun read for ramen heads.

https://www.mattfischer.com/ramen

[Grantmeliberty]

Reading all the praise for Ramen makes me wonder if anyone is aware that the flavor packet is loaded with MSG, and that that is a toxin which is no help for our health. When products are labeled "no msg added" they are playing another type of trick, because most of them will contain some form of hydrolyzed vegatable protein or yeast extract which does contain msg as a component. One of the effects of msg is to increase hunger and help them win that bet "Bet you can't eat just one."
Personally, I want to be as healthy as I can, and try to avoid that stuff.
This article from Dr. Mercola posted today addresses this issue

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/24/hungry-for-change.aspx?e_cid=20120324_DNL_art_1

[kappydell]

Yes, most of us are aware how unhealthy almost all foods commonly and cheaply available are. That does not mean we will be giving them all up, however, only that we choose our poisons carefully, when we do choose to indulge.

[Patriot Lady]

I keep tons of the Ramen Noodles because they are cheap and easily stored. I figure if the SHTF, we just need to be stocked up on everything that we can store. Ramen noodles can be used without the packet and by adding in your own spices and some meat. Also, as someone stated, they could be used for barter as well.

[arcangel911]

Also, please be careful in the use of Ramen. it has incredibly high sodium levels which can seriously affect things if used too often.