Ramen flavor packets | TheaterFire

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Spiley_spile@reddit

I also do this. My mom once used leftover ramen packets for a potroast and it was AMAZING.

On really cold evenings, I like to use a packet mixed with hot water and just sip it.

I recently discovered that I enjoy canned quail eggs (in water, not bring). I especially like to boil water, season it with chicken ramen seasoning, toss in the quail eggs. The eggs are already cooked before canning. But this improves the flavor and softens the yolk somehow.

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fenuxjde@reddit

One of my co-worker's husband works for Nissan foods, making those for a living. They always have free samples, telling me about the latest flavor, etc.

Apparently they even have a turkey dinner, and pumpkin pie flavored one.

Anyway, that couple has the most health problems of any of the people I know, and so do both their kids.

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Kind_Ice4996@reddit

The pumpkin flavor was pretty good.

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infinitum3d@reddit

Is it pumpkin flavor or pumpkin spice flavor (cinnamon and nutmeg)?

I got a pumpkin flavor coffee once by mistake and it was horrid! 😂

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Beebjank@reddit

You're not a true white girl then!

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Schlongsterish@reddit

Seems the packets are very high sodium for my taste (and health)

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Unfair-Law9265@reddit

Try half a packet...I bet you eat the shit out of McDonald's fries tho

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Schlongsterish@reddit

I don't hardly ever eat fast food - I used to but stopped about 6l5 years ago it was cloggin' me arteries too much. (Admittedly yes, you are correct; I will steal a McD French fry if a friend has some).

I throw the packets away and use my own sauce; lately its been some Virtnamese Tom Yum soup paste. Sometimes I'll use Pad Thai sauce, or k8nda a brother thing Inmix up myself based on eating at Tokyo noodle shops at 2am after rolling in from the bars downtown.

My favorite noodle dish was k8nda a version of Jya jeans mein -a spicy pork Ramen with chopped green onions, steamed white onions, finely ground spicy pork meat, and a boiled egg sliced in half. I usually would get potstickers on the side (the best potstickers in the world made right in front of you by hand). And a either a cup of tea or a Coca Cola.

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Jaicobb@reddit

r/Biohackers is calling

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wanderingpeddlar@reddit

Or just make your own?

- 1 tsp beef bouillon powder
- ½ tsp soy sauce powder (or a splash of liquid soy sauce)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: ⅛ tsp MSG for authentic umami

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KnifeNPaper@reddit

Any sort of flavouring is good to store, whether its juice, broth, or sauce. Calories, nutrients, and water are not THAT hard to get or store, but happiness is much more difficult, and morale will be just as important as safety in any sort of shtf scenario

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WeinerBarf420@reddit

This is why I always keep pop tarts. Calorie to weight ratio up there with MREs but also just a delicious treat when things are bad

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infinitum3d@reddit

Shelf life of unopened pop tarts is apparently 6-12 months after the Best By date.

Great prep!

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jandmhaj@reddit

Fair warning: when they do actually 'expire' they turn super nasty. The flavor goes bitter AF, and the texture similar to cardboard. Had some backup in my desk drawer at work, tried to eat one and had to throw the rest away.

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Extreme_University80@reddit

I can confirm this. Both graham crackers and pop tarts eventually turn into a super oily, foul tasting cardboard mess.

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WeinerBarf420@reddit

I would be surprised if they ever really became went bad. Loaded with sugar and nitrogen-purged in individual bags. I'd probably eat a 10 year old poptart with no real reservations

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bananapeel@reddit

If you get MREs or Humanitarian Daily Rations, you will sometimes get a pop tart. They leave them in the original foil wrapper, then put that inside a regular MRE retort pouch for long life and durability. I've eaten one that was more like 15 years old and it was just fine. A little crumbly.

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MonkeyMan18975@reddit

I have two hacks to increase your QOL while eating ramen... peanut butter and tortilla shells.

When you're cooking your noodles use just enough water to cover the noodles so that they end us soaking up all of the water to the point you end up with al dente noodles, but not a lot of liquid left over. Then add your seasoning packet and a tsp-tbsp of peanut butter and stir up real well. Slap it onto a tortilla shell with a few jalapenos and roll it up and eat it like a burrito. Bonus points (15g of fiber per shell) if you use the Carb Balance tortillas from Mission.

Crazy the things you learn in prison.

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ny_icequeen@reddit

I wonder if there's a way to buy packets without the noodles? Since they can be used on rice, stews, etc these would be great to keep. If I'm eating Ramen though I don't save the packets--I use them.

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NjStacker22@reddit (OP)

I checked many years ago and couldn’t find a way. There were people selling them on eBay though

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MountainTaker@reddit

This is a pretty good idea, I hadn't thought of specifically storing flavoring for food.

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Rojina47788@reddit

That’s actually genius! I keep a jar full of those packets for lazy nights, just toss one into rice or veggies and it tastes way better right away.

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kkinnison@reddit

each packet has 50% of the recommended daily allowance of salt. if i am using one, usually a half packet is enough for me

dont have more then 1

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Optimal-Summer-236@reddit

for rice to add flavor i use the knorr chicken or tomato bouillon powder. Then in the rice cooker you can add maybe a 1/4 can- 1/2 of pinto beans right in there with the rice. Then serve with a little cheese on top and a few tortillas. Chefs kiss.

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NeatPersonality9267@reddit

Try adding a bit of cumin next time. Definitely completes the flavor profile, imo

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Optimal-Summer-236@reddit

I add a lot of things I was simplifying for this post I make spanish rice basically and yellow rice. Just saying people who prep the big humongous knorr seasonings are $5-$6 you will have rice and beans that taste fantastic in the apocalypse!

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Ra_a_@reddit

I thought they had hydrogenated oils in them and go rancid

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enolaholmes23@reddit

Often the herb packet is separate from the oil packet. Or some kinds don't seem to have oil.

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churnopol@reddit

Soy ramen packet + Worcestershire sauce = umami bomb.

Add some to your canned chili and stews for a much needed flavor boost. I pressure canned Japanese beef hayashi (stew) and curry. Flavors definitely dull down when pressure canning and this seasoning really helps bring your canned meals back to life.

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