The best thing about that is that you save the flavor packet. Then, next time you make popcorn, you put some butter on the popcorn and then use the flavor packet as seasoning. Start with half; it’s powerful ju-ju.
But it makes the most amazing popcorn. We now scavenge ramen packages for the seasoning packets, and eat the noodles dry only secondarily; we’re really after the seasonings.
Big upvote for sharing the single quirkiest food tip I’ve read all… year, really. There’s unique, and then there’s “I buy ramen and eat it dry to season my popcorn.” Cooks all over can only envy your genius.
You do know you can buy the chicken powder separately, right? Like, you can get oxo cubes in the soup aisle. The filipina made ones from the asian store are better though.
chicken powder separately
Unfortunately, the ones around here aren’t all that great. Going by a ramen packet right now, it looks like this “Maruchan” version probably has more spices and dehydrated veggies than the straight chicken powder. Also, methinks the OXO cubes would be pretty hard to sprinkle over popcorn(!)
That said, there’s all kinds of great popcorn toppings (store bought and homemade), so I don’t suspect it’s a big problem.
They sell the ramen seasoning separately. It’s the same stuff in the little packets. If you can’t get it locally, Amazon has it. Search for “ramen seasoning”.
This conversation reminds me of when I discovered I can buy the Mac and Cheese powder for a lot less than buying the box. I love it on popcorn and homemade tortilla chips. Also can be used to make Mac and Cheese for cheap.
Good points. I remember that one can buy powdered tomato and a whole bunch of other useful powdered items on Amazon, etc. One can also buy that certain seasoning that makes movie-theatre popcorn taste so good.
Wyler’s makes powdered boullion seasonings! They’re fantastic. The problem is that Wyler’s, and many other boullions, often inexplicably contain dairy and/or egg, for both of which we have an allergy in the household.
The Maruchen Ramen Soy flavor (which used to be “Asian”) is actually vegetarian (IIRC - I’d double-check that), but most importantly for us is dairy and egg-free.
It’s a quick and easy crunchy snack that’s pretty tasty. Break up the noodles into small pieces/clusters, dump in all or part of the flavor packet, and shake it up really well, then snack away!
This exact thing is very popular in prison according to some family members.
You can get this as a snack in Taiwan, broken instant noodles with seasoning ;)
Go for gold, snort the seasoning packet
wait, what else would you do with it?
Take the cake… Boof it
Become God… Pour it down a hollow sounding rod.
I’m sending all of you to the principal’s office.
Hardcore version would be to pour it into your eyes.
Crunmch
I did until my cousin died from lukemia.
I used to make a huge mess with them everywhere.
My dad told me, that dried Noodles like that gave you lukemia and that’s what killed my cousin.
I’ve never done it again, even though I know my dad lied to me
Jfc
They’re deliciously crunchy
Drunk and poor and dry sounded good
Most people eat it like chips. I used to just bite on the whole damn brick, without any flavor. Pretty cheap meal.
Best croutons that aren’t bread. Crumble and put over salads fruit veggie or otherwise is awesome for some texture depth.
I used to buy one specific ramen noodle brand which had the best noodles ever. They were made from already spiced dough and were extra crunchy. Those were called “Mi Kim Chi” and I haven’t seen them for a long time (EU).
Try it yourself, bud.
Used to tour in bands and would pour the flavor packet in and shake it up for salty road carbs. And then I quit drinking and started eating nuts instead.
I’ve got a buddy who does both
Lazy croutons!
LPT: Whip the flavor packet into 1 part mayonnaise and 1 part sour cream for the dressing.
Expand your horizons, and live a little.
Sometimes I make ramen… and then I put it in the air fryer with some soy sauce and make it crunchy again.
