noodles – Slices of Blue Sky

A Visit to the Ramen Museum in Yokohama, Japan

November 1, 2009 No Comments

(Updated, 12/24/16: fixed broken links) Real ramen — not the factory-produced product with instant noodles and a powdered flavoring packet, but fresh noodles and painstakingly prepared, flavorful broth — inspires strong feelings. It’s inspired two movies, the cult favorite Tampopo (which I found nearly unwatchable when I last viewed it) and the poorly written and overacted […]

Main Dishes

Wok-fried Rice Noodles: Method and Recipe

April 14, 2007 No Comments

Wok-fried rice noodles are something that I make almost weekly. The dish doesn’t require much list work — I might grab a package of tofu at the grocery, whatever is in season at the Farmers’ Market. Or I could use the vegetables in my refrigerator — a bit of cauliflower, a carrot or two, 1/4 […]

Food of Southeast Asia, Restaurants

…and I’ll Take the Instant Noodles for My Entree

October 14, 2005 1 Comment

Wall of instant noodles from Guilhem Vellut on Flickr 9054546526_5d47de29f6_k

(Updated 10/20/16: new photo, fixed broken links) A few weeks ago, the informative and nicely-varied radio show Good Food (produced by KCRW, Santa Monica; available for streaming and podcasting), had an interview with Toni Patrick, the author of 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles. For example, how to use Ramen as a foundation for […]