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If you really want to know what consumer prices are doing in South Korea, you need to monitor 2 items: ramen and leaf pies. The good news of cheaper ramen and leaf pies comes from South Korea’s JoongAng Daily

Nongshim Co., the biggest ramen producer in Korea, said yesterday it would cut the prices of seven ramen products – including its popular Shin Ramyun and Ansungtangmyun brands – by 2.7 percent to 7.1 percent, effective as of today.

Samyang Corp., the second-largest producer of ramen in the country, also said last Friday that it would cut the prices of five major ramen products by an average of 6.7 percent.

What is a leaf pie you ask? Well I have no idea, but it now only costs only 1800 won (about $1.50 as of Feb 7, 2010). This apparently joins the Big Mac Index as another food measure of economics.

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Franks hot sauce makes everything better, I bet even Wuthering Heights would be readable if it was first doused with hot sauce.

Submitted By: John R

Submitted From: Charleroi, PA

Ingredients
• 1 Package of Chicken Ramen (Or Beef)
• 1 Can Of Green Beans
• Hot sauce (Franks)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Brown Sugar
• Plain Tortilla Chips

Put noodles in a bowl in microwave for 1-2 mins just to loosen them up, don’t drench them in water just put a little bit of water in the bowl to “cover” the noodles. Then drain the water and stick them in the frying pan, also add a little bit of butter, about 1/4 stick of butter. Then add some green beans and stir all together, then slowly add 2-3 tsps of brown sugar, the package of chicken seasoning, salt (not alot), pepper, 2 tsps of hot sauce and be prepared to eat!

A company in Japan called Takara Tomy is releasing a liquid soap and ramen sponge set. I guess the soap will be the “flavor packet”? The Takara Tomy site is all in Japanese (I think) and I cannot tell if this will come to the US or not.

Via Akihabara News

I found this gem in my box of unpublished recipes, it was from 2007. This recipe suggests a very interesting way to cook the ramen. I’d be curious to see a picture if anyone makes it.

Submitted By: E. Kleveland

Submitted From: Newark, NJ

Ingredients
• 1 Packet Ramen (Any flavor or brand; I prefer Beef)
• 2 Tbsp BBQ Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Tabasco or other hot sauce
• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/3 cup Milk
• 2/3 cup Water
• Generous Dash Lemon Pepper
• Generous Dash Garlic Powder
• Generous Dash Onion Powder
• 1 red Onion; Diced

Set Ramen brick and diced onions aside and mix the remaining ingredients into a small pot. Add the ramen seasoning and stir contents of the pot until consistent. Soak ramen brick in the marinade until noodles are moist yet brick stays whole (depending on the size of the pot, you may have to flip the brick to marinate both sides). After marinated, sear pattie on stove top set to high in a small skillet, flipping each side as it begins to brown/burn (depending on preference). While the brick is searing, bring the left-over marinade to a high simmer in its pot. When the brick is done on both sides, pour simmering marinate onto the pattie still in the skillet (this will ‘flash’ boil the marinate and create a lot of steam so just be aware). This will boil off the remaining water and leave the ramen with a slightly sticky glaze. Sprinkle the diced onion over the ramen and enjoy!

An interesting recipe from China. The spelling on Sichuan is not mine and my spell checker doesn’t like it, but I’ll trust this guy.

Submitted By: thnikkaman

Submitted From: Chongqing, China

Ingredients
• 1 or 2 pack(s) chicken flavor ramen noodles. use the flavor packet if you like.
• 1 tsp of soy sauce or to your liking.
• 1 pinch of szechuan pepper. (you can find these at your local asian food store)
• 1 1/2 tsp of black vinegar. more if you like. (can buy at asian food stores)
• Some chopped green onions to your liking.
• Some smashed or chopped raw garlic cloves to your liking.
• Some cayenne pepper oil. Amount is how much you want. see direction on how to make it.
• Some oil, I recommend Canola.
• A pinch of salt and/or MSG (it’s authentic!)
• Optional: some chinese vegetables like Bok Choy, but I personally like green Romaine lettuce. heh heh.

SAUCE: Mix all ingredients except noodles in a big bowl.

PEPPER OIL: First, get some powdered or ground red cayenne pepper, then heat up some oil in a pan until it’s nearly smoking. Next spoon in some of the pepper powder into the oil (careful, the oil will pop!!). The oil is is done when it turns red or until the smell very tempting.

NOODLES AND/OR VEGETABLES: Cook noodles as you normally would in a pot with or without flavor packet. When the noodles are nearly done, put in the vegetables and cook for 2-3 min. more or until vegetables are a little soft. Then pour the vegetables and noodles and some of the water it was cooking in into the bowl with the sauce and start consuming this heavenly chow!!! Serves: 3-4 people

I don’t think I’ll ever make this, but maybe it’s good? It certainly sounds interesting and of course it has Old Bay, which is a plus in my book.

Submitted By: Phyrn Liebsch

Submitted From: Linthicum, MD

Ingredients
• 1 pkg Ramen beef flavored noodle soup (can substitute with other flavors)
• 2 hard boiled eggs
• 1 can tuna fish drained
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp. Old Bay (optional)
• saltine crackers

Break up noodles and cook until tender. Drain water completely. Add the seasoning packet, eggs, tuna, mayonnaise, and Old Bay. Blend the ingredients together well. If it is dry, you may need to add more mayonnaise. The mixture should be just moist enough to hold together. Serve on saltine crackers or other crackers of choice.

Tomato ramen fans now have a Facebook group to join if they want Maruchan to bring back Tomato ramen. I was never a huge fan honestly (sorry!), but people have been asking about this (or the Campbell’s version) now for at least 5 years.

Bring Back Maruchan Tomato Ramen Group

OnlineColleges.net has compiled and posted a categorized list of 100 awesome recipes for college students. I actually received my Masters Degree online via the University of Colorado, although I went to campus several times a semester and also met students often in Boulder and Denver. During this time, my wife cooked most of my food, which meant not too much ramen.

I really like Steak-Ems, except where I was from, they were called Buzz Buttered Steaks. Sadly it looks like Buzz Buttered steaks were discontinued in 2003, changing times I guess. Does anyone else here remembered Buzz Buttered steaks?

Submitted By: Shelia B.
Submitted From: South Carolina, USA

Ingredients
• 1 lb box thinly sliced beef (like Steak-Um or generic)
• Two 3 oz. pkgs. Oriental flavor ramen
• 1 onion, diced (optional)
• 1-2 cups frozen stir fry vegetables

This is the easiest ramen recipe I have. And leftovers are just as great warmed in the microwave. 1. Boil water for noodles. Break up noodles and cook to desired tenderness. Drain. Set aside in large bowl. 2. Cook steak slices according to package directions. Sprinkle seasoning packet contents lightly on each steak as you remove it from the skillet. When all is cooked, shred the steaks by hand, throwing the pieces onto the noodles. 3. Stir fry in the same skillet the onions and vegetables until desired tenderness. Add to steak and noodles. 4. Toss all together. Serve warm.

I got an email from TeeFury.com late last week, which I missed of course, about the one-day only sale of this great t-shirt.

The shirt is a take on The Ramones iconic logo.