• Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone
    81·
    2 months ago

    I did until my cousin died from lukemia.

    I used to make a huge mess with them everywhere.

    My dad told me, that dried Noodles like that gave you lukemia and that’s what killed my cousin.

    I’ve never done it again, even though I know my dad lied to me

  • 𝕽𝖚𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍@midwest.social
    5·
    2 months ago

    The best thing about that is that you save the flavor packet. Then, next time you make popcorn, you put some butter on the popcorn and then use the flavor packet as seasoning. Start with half; it’s powerful ju-ju.

    But it makes the most amazing popcorn. We now scavenge ramen packages for the seasoning packets, and eat the noodles dry only secondarily; we’re really after the seasonings.

    • mke@lemmy.world
      4·
      2 months ago

      Big upvote for sharing the single quirkiest food tip I’ve read all… year, really. There’s unique, and then there’s “I buy ramen and eat it dry to season my popcorn.” Cooks all over can only envy your genius.

    • lazylion_ca@lemmy.caOP
      1·
      2 months ago

      You do know you can buy the chicken powder separately, right? Like, you can get oxo cubes in the soup aisle. The filipina made ones from the asian store are better though.

      • JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee
        1·
        2 months ago

        chicken powder separately

        Unfortunately, the ones around here aren’t all that great. Going by a ramen packet right now, it looks like this “Maruchan” version probably has more spices and dehydrated veggies than the straight chicken powder. Also, methinks the OXO cubes would be pretty hard to sprinkle over popcorn(!)

        That said, there’s all kinds of great popcorn toppings (store bought and homemade), so I don’t suspect it’s a big problem.

        • lemmefixdat4u@lemmy.world
          2·
          2 months ago

          They sell the ramen seasoning separately. It’s the same stuff in the little packets. If you can’t get it locally, Amazon has it. Search for “ramen seasoning”.

          This conversation reminds me of when I discovered I can buy the Mac and Cheese powder for a lot less than buying the box. I love it on popcorn and homemade tortilla chips. Also can be used to make Mac and Cheese for cheap.

          • JohnnyEnzyme@lemm.ee
            1·
            2 months ago

            Good points. I remember that one can buy powdered tomato and a whole bunch of other useful powdered items on Amazon, etc. One can also buy that certain seasoning that makes movie-theatre popcorn taste so good.

  • this_1_is_mine@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 months ago

    Best croutons that aren’t bread. Crumble and put over salads fruit veggie or otherwise is awesome for some texture depth.

  • theneverfox@pawb.socialEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    I no longer do this.

    Not because it’s not delicious (it is), but because it’s a super cheap and easy way to eat 300-400 calories of straight carbs

    I’d say don’t knock it until you try it, but just put in a slight effort and snack healthier

  • ElectricMachman@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    There’s a brand called Ko-Lee Go Noodles which market themselves as three styles in one. I think you can do soup, stir fry, or just season them and eat them dry like crisps.

  • kurcatovium@lemm.eeEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    I used to buy one specific ramen noodle brand which had the best noodles ever. They were made from already spiced dough and were extra crunchy. Those were called “Mi Kim Chi” and I haven’t seen them for a long time (EU).