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Spam – I don’t mind the taste!

Oodles of Noodles — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:56:18 +0000

The infamous Spam. People either love it or hate it. I used to hate it. In high school, I remember reading a magazine article about how cannibals on an island said it tasted like human flesh. So every time I saw Spam or people eating Spam, I would imagine someone in the . . . → Read More: Spam – I don’t mind the taste!

Tofu

Oodles of Noodles — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:37:35 +0000

This soft tofu can be eaten hot or cold. I don’t always have this in the fridge as it’s highly perishable after it’s been opened. But when I do have it, it tastes great in my soups.

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Green Onion/Scallions

Oodles of Noodles — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:33:22 +0000

We always have green onions in the fridge. It’s a great enhancement to so many dishes. I think it’s one out of the 2 must have ingredients for the noodle connousieur, the other being . . . → Read More: Green Onion/Scallions

Bean Sprouts

Oodles of Noodles — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:20:00 +0000

I don’t always have bean sprouts in my fridge because it doesn’t keep for very long. But when I do, it’s a great topping for noodles. Bean sprouts have a mild earthy flavor. I like to cook them a bit before I add to my soup so it helps keep it . . . → Read More: Bean Sprouts

Dried Shitake Mushrooms

Oodles of Noodles — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:34:30 +0000

Dried shitake mushroom is a great staple to have on hand for doctoring up instant noodles. Goes really well with udon and is a great enhancement to mushroom flavored noodles. It’s also super yummy in miso soup. Miso soup paste with dried shitake mushrooms, soft tofu . . . → Read More: Dried Shitake Mushrooms

Buttered Corn

Oodles of Noodles — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:05:38 +0000

This topping seems to be quite popular in ramen houses and is so easy to make at home for instant noodles. Just pop open a can of corn and sautee in butter or margerine. So simple and deelishious. The sweetness of the corn goes really well with pork and chicken flavored instant ramen. . . . → Read More: Buttered Corn

Egg Essentials

Oodles of Noodles — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:20:17 +0000

The egg is a great addition that will enhance the flavor of your instant noodles. It is, in my opinion, one out of two essential ingredients to always have on hand; the other being green onions/scallions. There are many ways to prepare the egg. Here are a few of my simple favorites:

Poached

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