Pot noodles are a thing of legend, not unlike Turkey Twizzlers, or deep-fried Mars bars. I had never eaten one, and I must say, this was not something I was particularly looking forward to.
However, I do buy those packets of Chinese Ramon noodles which come with flavourings etc, so I imagined this wouldn't be too different. But, with the one's I buy I never follow the instructions; I always use a good chicken stock, and use my own spices, etc. I only use the noodles; in France they cost about €1.50 for five packs. Very cheap.
With this product, I decided to follow the instructions to the letter; and I did. Pull-back the foil top, remove the 'flavour sachet' (Soy), fill with boiling water, replace lid, and wait for 2 mins before adding the contents of the sachet. I was then told to wait another 2 mins before enjoying 'my wildest dreams' Chicken and Mushroom flavoured noodles.
Verdict: Totally INEDIBLE. 100% nauseating. Unpleasant in all respects. Only fit for the dustbin. My 'wildest nightmare' came true.
If students really do survive on eating these things almost exclusively, it doesn't say much for the gastronomical taste of our current stock of 'bright young things'.
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Pot Noodles? What possessed you?
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Nooo.... the man has finally lost it. Pot Noodles?????
My oldest bought a couple in case his two boys got hungry in the night. They didn't, so I decided to try one.
OK, but it was only after I'd tasted it that I realised that what you say is correct.
I tried similar once and then made a donation to a 'Feed the students proper food' charity fundraiser.
And I doubt too many chickens were hurt in the production of your Pot Noodles.
One of my two sons spent a year teaching in South korea he came back last March. In his words he now realises how S...t English pot noodles are...
Or mushrooms. I hardly got further than the horrible texture of the noodles; not at all I was expecting. GHastly.
I tried these back in the day, doesn't sound as if they have improved much.
Yet the Chinese ones are very good! What went wrong?
I've just looked at the other pack. It is Beef and Tomato flavour, but says 'Suitable for Vegetarians'.
I was actually quite shocked by how ghastly they are.
Once is enough!!
When my son was at University, one of his flat mates on campus survived three years by only eating Pot Noodles or Microwaveable Burgers in Buns! Needless to say he didn't look healthy by the time he graduated. I was amazed that he graduated at all given his lack of real nutrition!
I tried a Pot Noodle just once when they first appeared, but the bin saw a lot more of it than I did.
I love making, and eating, Ramen, but buy the noodles as just that, noodles, and prepare my own stock, veggies etc. A big bowl of steaming Ramen is a lovely lunch on a cold day, but only if it's done right!
I use packets of instant noodles and their envelopes of flavour as a base for a Chinese style dish. I can't find spices here that are as tasty. However, I do not like those pot noodles. The stuff that comes in pots for some strange reason is disgusting. I agree completely. Bought one once and threw it out after a couple of bites.
We do get big packets of plain noodles but I want that taste. There's no other Chinese food available here.
Sorry you had that bad experience
Presently, no sense to it, Lipton chicken noodle soup packets with extra noodles has become a favorite. It is, however, rather salty. It is a good base for vegetable leftovers. All other such soups I've tried are lousy, even the salt taste.
I like Korean spicy Ramon noodle dishes prepared by a good restaurant. I've never been able to replicate the taste and quality of these dishes at home. Your grandsons can raid the fridge rather than eat those awful Pot Noodles. Ban the Pot Noodles!
I burst out laughing at your pot noodle verdict. I had a Chinese roommate in University who was an incredibly good cook. Sometimes in the evenings she would treat me and my other roommate to rice noodles and a vegetable fried rice dish, ( both of which were delicious.) She would pull off this gourmet feast in what seemed like minutes. To this day, the memory of her wizardry in the kitchen leaves me in awe.
I agree. I buy the small packs just for the noodles, then make my own 'soup'. No comparison to these awful things.
A good Chicken stock with 5 spice powder and Soy, and one's on the way. After that it's a matter of taste. Beansprouts, water chestnuts, Pak choy, etc. It's great fun to create one's own dish.
I love Chinese noodles; all sorts. But these were really bizarre and disgusting.
I've been trying for years to replicate certain Chinese dishes that I've eaten in restaurants; but no success so far.
Many years ago I had an Italian girlfriend who would create wonderful pasta dishes in a matter of minutes, with a minimum of ingredients. Such skill.
they are disgusting. put them in the bin
I have never tried them - definitely shalln't now.
I know people who eat those things, but have never seen any with soy flavouring. Some have a tiny packet of dried vegetables included but people throw those away and just have the flavoured noodles. I don't know how they survive. Give me real food any day.
I did!
Very wise Weave.
I don't think any style of flavourings would have improved the above. It was the noodles themselves that were hideous.
Beef suitable for vegetarians, hahaha. I is very amused. No cows hurt either.
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