I admit - I love Ramen noodles.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, the spicy Korean kind, especially when I have a cold.

+1

Shin Ramyun. I throw in some bok choy, scallions, and a runny-yolked egg.

I only get this brand because it is the only brand without MSG.

Um...I just looked on Amazon and it said MSG in the ingredient list....maybe it was a different version/flavor?

[Anonymous]

I love the vegetarian Magge noodles with Indian spices. So good. If someone had a healthy version of that I would eat it on the regular.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, the spicy Korean kind, especially when I have a cold.

+1

Shin Ramyun. I throw in some bok choy, scallions, and a runny-yolked egg.

I only get this brand because it is the only brand without MSG.

Um...I just looked on Amazon and it said MSG in the ingredient list....maybe it was a different version/flavor?

ARRRGGHHH You are right! Sorry. Thanks for fact checking. It is Nongshim brand. See here: https://plus.google.com/+DanMcDermott/posts/1oBap7GTJvB

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There are so many different names for MSG in ingredient lists, that even if you don't see it, it's probably there.

[Anonymous]

They used to have the creamy chicken ramen which was super yummy.
I usually use half the water and simmer them until the water/flavor packet thicken up a little it. Sometimes add veggies or chicken to it. So good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are so many different names for MSG in ingredient lists, that even if you don't see it, it's probably there.

Even if they state on the packaging no MSG??? That would be pretty blatant false advertising.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid keeps asking to eat them but she is overweight (pediatrician confirms ) so I keep saying no. Is there a healthy version?

Go to either an Asian grocery or a supermarket with a decent Asian section (our local Harris Teeter does). Look for one of the low cal stir fry sauces. You can compare the calories per 2 TBSP portion right on the bottles. Make 1/2 a brick of Ramen (it's under 200 calories for 1/2 the brick) following the instructions for boiling. After cooking, drain most of the water out, leaving about a cup or so of water, then add a TBSP of the stir fry sauce, to the just boiled water and let sit for a minute. Then let her enjoy.

[Anonymous]

I'm obsessed with curry ramen which I can only find at select Asian grocery stores like H-Mart. It's so amazing. Always with handful of frozen peas/carrots, sometimes with an egg, sometimes with frozen dumplings. Such comfort food.

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I haven't bought any for quite a while. It must be almost time, with fall coming and all.

It's good when I'm sick, too. Nice and salty.

Damn.. now I want some!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are so many different names for MSG in ingredient lists, that even if you don't see it, it's probably there.

Even if they state on the packaging no MSG??? That would be pretty blatant false advertising.

Yes, even when it says no MSG. There are a lot of ingredients that are nearly identical to MSG but not exactly so they go by a different name. You will still get all that sodium and if you react to MSG, you may very well react to these other ingredients as well.

http://lifespa.com/sneaky-names-for-msg-check-your-labels/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid keeps asking to eat them but she is overweight (pediatrician confirms ) so I keep saying no. Is there a healthy version?

Go to either an Asian grocery or a supermarket with a decent Asian section (our local Harris Teeter does). Look for one of the low cal stir fry sauces. You can compare the calories per 2 TBSP portion right on the bottles. Make 1/2 a brick of Ramen (it's under 200 calories for 1/2 the brick) following the instructions for boiling. After cooking, drain most of the water out, leaving about a cup or so of water, then add a TBSP of the stir fry sauce, to the just boiled water and let sit for a minute. Then let her enjoy.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, the spicy Korean kind, especially when I have a cold.

+1

Shin Ramyun. I throw in some bok choy, scallions, and a runny-yolked egg.

I love this one but I also like the $.25 creamy chicken flavor. I keep it in the house for when I'm sick

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid keeps asking to eat them but she is overweight (pediatrician confirms ) so I keep saying no. Is there a healthy version?

You can find some healthier pasta options (fiber gourmet, for example) and just add the seasoning packet to it, and toss the ramen noodles in the bin.

Or you can do what I do when I absolutely crave them, I use cabbage slaw mix, stir fry it, add healthy meat and veggies, and add the ramen packet. Absolutely delicious and totally kills my craving for them!

[Anonymous]

I'm dying to make this but I just don't think I am skilled enough:

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/09/ramen-burger.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are so many different names for MSG in ingredient lists, that even if you don't see it, it's probably there.

Even if they state on the packaging no MSG??? That would be pretty blatant false advertising.

Yes, even when it says no MSG. There are a lot of ingredients that are nearly identical to MSG but not exactly so they go by a different name. You will still get all that sodium and if you react to MSG, you may very well react to these other ingredients as well.

http://lifespa.com/sneaky-names-for-msg-check-your-labels/

Yeah, I think my sensitivity is only to MSG. I can definitely tell when something has it in the food.