Ramen Noodles

[Frugal_Cheap_Pants]

My DD LOVES the chicken flavored ramen noodles. She doesn't like them as a soup, just as noodles.

Curious if anyone has any ideas for using the left-over juice/broth... I hate to dump it down the drain if it can be used..

[Ima saver]

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We only eat the noodles too!

[zakity]

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We cook the noodles, drain, and then put the flavor packet on the noodles.

[Frugal_Cheap_Pants]

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We cook the noodles, drain, and then put the flavor packet on the noodles.

This is how hubby does it too...but I am worried that might be too much sodium for a little one....

[Happily]

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I know many salad dressing recipes (particularly Asian) call for the flavor packet.

[contrary1]

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Pick up packets of plain noodles at an Asian market & add to the broth. Soak it all up and there won't be leftover soup.
The ramen type noodles are soooo cheap at Asian markets, as is most of the food there. Rice is an incredible bargain, just be prepared...........there are tons of varieties & non printed in English, at least at our stores.

[Lemony]

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We add the broth to rice when we're preparing dinner. It gives the rice a nice flavor. We also use it to steam vegetables, or we toss it in a chicken stir-fry.

[Frugal_Cheap_Pants]

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Great idea! Thanks Lemony...DD loves the noodles with the flavor, just not the broth...Those ideas will be perfect. Thanks again!

[gavinmccallister]

Re: Ramen Noodles Sodium content

I am curious to find out the sodium content of Ramen Noodles I know that the flavor pack is loaded with sodium but what is the sodium content of the noodles? If anyone could find out for me I would be greatly appreicate it.

[Frugal_Cheap_Pants]

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I'm not sure if this is exactly what you were looking for....
American packaged ramen often contains an unusually high amount of MSG, and the noodles are often pre-fried in fat. A particular health concern is the amount of sodium in the flavoring—one packet usually contains in excess of 60% of the US Recommended Dietary Allowance. The noodles themselves are not particularly high in sodium, so health conscious individuals can either avoid drinking the broth, or make a more diluted version by using less of the flavoring packet contents. Found this at http://www.wikipedia.org/

[flash]

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We use the noodles with stir-fry's, etc., when we don't have time to make rice.

The remaining flavored broth, DH loves to cook frozen veggies and add to make a soup. It's the only homemade soup he makes, but it's delicious. Personally I add additional water and a touch of soy sauce or herbs ( I like herb seasoning for chicken), which dilutes the salt and adds flavor.

[CRFSaver]

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check out www.starvinwithlouis.com . It is about this starving film students who makes whole meals out of Ramen. Quite hilarious!

[jul34442]

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I sometimes add a packet to my homemade soup for a different flavor.

[shelbylovesmelby]

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I too use it to flavor rice & use it instead of broth for my home made chicken noodle soup.

[Happily]

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Here's a blog with recipes using ramen for the frugal-minded: http://mattfischer.com/ramen/