Ramen noodle for survial food

[hua man]

I used them as a young grunt. Some MRE Cheese and crackers mixed in and it would stick without being heavy. And this was the MREs used (used, not made) back in the mid-90s.

[doeyramone]

I kinda like them uncooked as a snack!

Doey

[xdpatriot]

I think they're a good idea. Cheap and filling. We have them for charity as well.

[Grantmeliberty]

Glad to see that people aren't locked in on the packets, I see the usefullness of the noodles though if you like the carbs.
As I have indicated in other posts, I would prefer to get my calories from good fats rather than carbs.
I am not as worried about sodium as I am about that MSG.
There is a pack of lies masquerading as truth with respect to nutrition, and villifying salt and animal fats are at the top of the list.
Sugar should be high on the list, along with the vegetable oils apart from Olive oil and Coconut oil, but it seems to be considered an essential food instead.

[hellhound]

We keep ramen as well. Haven't used a flavor packet in years. Usually I make a sauce in a skillet while the water boils. Either use some of the better than boullion as a base or the spicy garlic asian sauce we always seem to have or some peanut sauce and add in my meat and veggies. Boil the noodles until they just start to soften up and then add them to the skillet and let them finish in the sauce.

A favorite around here is a little peanut sauce, edamame, onions, celery seed, cracked pepper and garlic. I actually have put together packets of this in the buckets I store many of our bulk type preps in.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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]

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

[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

[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.

[thedreamers]

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

[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

[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