Ramen. Poor maligned, mocked ramen. What is it about ramen that provokes people to cast a downward eye on it?
Often the rallying cry that I hear against it is “Sodium!!” Yes, the sodium content in it if you use the little seasoning packets is basically through the roof. But – do you know anyone that actually consumes the entire cup and a half of broth that is produced in the process? I drain off most of the broth and end up with maybe 2 tablespoons of it at the very most.
Too cheap? Well, it does go for 5 packs for a dollar at my local market. Maybe it’s too stark a reminder of starving student days for some folks.
Personally, I still like it. Perhaps because I didn’t overdose on it in college. I find it’s great for breakfast. (Maybe a subconscious nod to my days when I lived in Japan?) You can doctor it up all kinds of ways – toss in veggies, make a different sauce for it, add some protein – basically anything can work. And frankly, if it’s good enough for Alton Brown, it’s good enough for me.
