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We found this ramen very salty if you cook it per the package instructions. It calls for 2 cups of water, but I would definitely add another half cup at least to help dilute that concentrated saltiness.
Produced in United States. Distributed by Japan.
The broth has a slight vegetable flavor, and I can distinctly taste the onion powder flavoring in the broth. This is almost like a leveled up Maruchan ramen, offering just a bit more flavor complexity than the standard package. There is no spice to it.
To level up this bowl, I’d add some fish cakes for an additinoal chewy texture. A drizzle of sesame oil would also add a nutty aroma.
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Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 0/5
- Broth Viscosity: 2/5
- Noodle Thickness: 2/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Fish Cakes, Sesame Oil, More Water
Frequently Asked Questions
For the spice level, my friend James, who taste tests the ramens with me, gives his rating out of 5 based on his experience with the heat. My own spice tolerance tends to be higher than most, so James’s rating gives a more general sense of the spiciness. Keep in mind that spice is still subjective, so what’s mild for him might be spicy for you, and vice versa!
That’s how thick or thin the broth is. A 1/5 would be very watery, while a 5/5 would be super thick and almost syrupy.
This is just a general gauge of how thick the noodles are compared to other instant ramen noodles I’ve tried. A 1/5 would be very thin, like vermicelli, and a 5/5 would be very thick and wide.
Here, I’m just describing the style or texture of the noodles, like “udon-like” for a chewy and thick noodle, or “thin and curly” for a more classic instant ramen style.
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