Where can I find (plain) Ramen noodles?
I recently thought about trying to make the Chicken Ramen recipe from Wagamama, however I will need to know how to get the correct ingredients from the best sources. I don't know any good sources to get the right noodles for making the Ramen.
Where should I look to acquire good-quality Ramen noodles for a recipe such as this?
Here's the recipe in the book I took a snapshot of.
EDIT: I found a website where you can purchase them from
http://www.theasiancookshop.co.uk/fresh-ramen-noodles-400g-3570-p.asp
Best Answer
"Ramen noodles" are a predominantly North American term for what the Japanese call "Chinese Noodles" (Chukamen, which I've also seen spelled Yuukamen).
In practice, you can use any wheat noodle that's made with eggs or kansui, including lamian or mee pok, or even buckwheat noodles (notably soba). Noodles made without either of those are not recommended.
It does not matter which of the above you use, although the Chukamen varieties are the more traditional. Much like pasta, it's largely a matter of personal preferences and how you want it to come out in terms of texture and appearance.
You'll find a wide variety of all of these noodles in dried or fresh form at any Asian supermarket or grocery store. Across Canada there's a chain called T&T. You should have no trouble finding some Asian grocery stores in your region with a phone book or maybe Google or Yelp.
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Can you buy ramen noodles without the seasoning?
Ramen noodles without the seasoning packet are still unhealthy. Compared to regular noodles, they typically have added vegetable oil and salt, so they are higher in calories, fat, and sodium. They also often have TBHQ, a controversial preservative which has caused tumors and paralysis in animal studies.Can you buy regular ramen noodles?
There are three different categories of ramen noodles available: fresh, dried, and fried. Fresh noodles are most often sold frozen, and these are usually your best bet for quality. Dried noodles can also be good; some look like Italian pasta, and others are sold in individual serving cakes.What are ramen noodles without broth called?
Also known as abura soba or maze soba, mazemen is a no-broth or soup-less ramen.Cheap, Quick and Easy Shoyu Ramen Recipe
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Answer 2
A larger asian grocer will carry a few varieties of dried/fresh noodles labelled "Ramen" - some will be plain wheat noodles, some will be alkali processed (which is what you want). The ingredient list on the package will tell you what kind actually is in the package - if it is alkali processed, the alkali will either be plainly named, or listed as E number 500 and/or 501.
Answer 3
Buy yourself a few packages of cheap Ramen Noodle Soup. They can be found at most grocery stores for between $0.10 and $0.50 USD per package.
Boil them in a little bit of water, but don't add the seasoning packet. Rinse and drain, then you have your noodles!
Here's an example: http://www.target.com/p/maruchan-174-ramen-noodle-soup-chicken-flavor-3oz/-/A-14767986
Answer 4
There are many Asian supermarkets in the UK, and if you live in London there are markets in Brewer Street and The Japan centre on Shaftesbury Avenue.
There is also an on-line Japanese site...
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