I wonder if he ever tried that diet where you eat that crap for 14 days and it kills you, something like I don't know 28 grams of fat per package and enough sodium to give an elephant hypertension. posted by bunnycup at 11:29 AM on January 6, 2007
I think that January 5th should be a holiday from henceforth. posted by brundlefly at 11:30 AM on January 6, 2007
Can you imagine? There was a world without instant noodles before this man invented them. How did anyone make it out of their early twenties without starving to death?
*pours out two cups of boiling water in tribute* posted by octothorpe at 11:32 AM on January 6, 2007
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Holy shit, I just finished a brick of ramen right this minute!
I saw this on BBC News earlier today, and I was eating a bowl of Nissin ramen at the time. posted by rxrfrx at 11:39 AM on January 6, 2007
Thanks for making poverty food taste less like... poverty.
One of the reasons for the early growth of the Internet was the exchange of Ramen Noodle Recipies. As early as 1997, I used to link to the Ramen Recipe Page, which has now evolved into The Official Ramen Homepage.
RIP Mr. Momofuku Ando. posted by Otis at 11:44 AM on January 6, 2007
One of the reasons for the early growth of the Internet was the exchange of Ramen Noodle Recipies.
Is this really true? I thought it was pornos. posted by Falconetti at 11:48 AM on January 6, 2007
Thousands of these Ramen boats floating gently in the waves would be a fitting tribute to Mr. Momofuku Ando. posted by Fuzzy Monster at 12:06 PM on January 6, 2007 [1 favorite has favorites]
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(the five-noodle salute)
A great man indeed (and what a great name). As long as those of us with no money (and no interest in cooking) roam the earth, Mr. Momofuku Ando will never be forgotten. posted by LeLiLo at 12:06 PM on January 6, 2007
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After six years of undergrad, and three and a half years of grad school, I would just like to say "." posted by yeolcoatl at 12:13 PM on January 6, 2007
And to think, I was eating some ramen nonchalantly just yesterday...
I remember looking for food at my grandpa's when I was a kid and finding a packet of ramen. He didn't know how to make it; he'd just picked it up at the supermarket because it was on sale. So we boiled it in tomato soup and added the flavor packet. Heaven. I still make tomato beef ramen soup to this day. Thanks, Mr. Momofuku.
beaucoupkevin: you just cost me thirteen dollars. posted by phooky at 12:47 PM on January 6, 2007
The real question is, of course, "Will Momofuku-san be the obituary in this week's Economist?" I, for one, certainly hope so. posted by djfiander at 12:59 PM on January 6, 2007
Beef flavor I can understand. And chicken? Sure.
But Oriental? posted by hal9k at 1:21 PM on January 6, 2007
The Flying Spaghetti Monster has called his emissary home, and His noodly appendage coils in silence.
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Personally, I love the stuff. It took me a long time to figure this out though, as I never liked the Americanized brands of Ramen, like Top Ramen. But here in Seattle there are a plethora of Asian market from which to buy the real stuff. Slowly I'm learning Cambodian.
Of course, the real connoisseur adds peanut butter to the mixture... posted by Tube at 2:31 PM on January 6, 2007
One of the reasons for the early growth of the Internet was the exchange of Ramen Noodle Recipies.
Almost every recipe, of course, involved fucking the noodles and videotaping it. posted by XQUZYPHYR at 2:51 PM on January 6, 2007
Rumor has it that the wake will involve, after the viewing, boiling water being poured into the casket, at which point the lid will be closed for three minutes. posted by DoctorFedora at 3:26 PM on January 6, 2007 [2 favorites has favorites]
I always wondered why my favorite noodle house in Manhattan was called Momofuku. posted by luriete at 4:20 PM on January 6, 2007
As it looks like he did enjoy eating his own product, maybe the stuff isnt too bad if you are cut down in your prime at 96 years old. I wonder how much instant noodles he did eat?
Tucking into a bowl of my favourite instant noodles (Nong Shim Shin Ramyun) right now. posted by zog at 4:41 PM on January 6, 2007
Ah, that umami rich flavor of instant ramen noodles.
Whoda thunk instant ramen was invented? I vaguely assumed it was a part of East Asian cuisine and just got packaged with bouillon. I love Top Ramen and all the other kinds of ramen, except the Cup Noodle. (But love that engrish name, Cup Noodle).
It was first called Chikin Ramen. Momofuku Ando's life was pretty interesting. (He must have caused some raised eyebrows with his first name being spoken in the USA)
He was a mere 95 years old upon his retirement. Having invented Chikin Ramen at age 48 and the cup noodle at 61, Ando admits he was a late bloomer. Before he began experimenting with a vat of oil and oodles of noodles in the 1950s, Ando had dabbled unsuccessfully in business ventures ranging from salt to prefab houses. Then came two years in jail for tax evasion.
Thanks for the excellent ramen recipe links. Adding peanut butter. What a great idea! Bet tahini tastes good in it too. I like adding a spoon of chili garlic sauce, a few slices of lemongrass and the juice of a lime. mmmm. yum.
Thank you Momofuku Ando for your invention and many hours of sipping, twirling and slurping enjoyment. May you rest in peace. posted by nickyskye at 4:42 PM on January 6, 2007
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and another one for everyone who *doesn't* add some sort of green or yellow vegetable during the last minute the noodles are cooking:
I would feed two six footer housemates with appetites and myself by making a pack stretch - add some chopped cabbage, some slices of daikon, extra bouillon and water, break an egg into it after done at slow heat, and voila. something.
tuna, peas, and cheese ramen noodle casserole for me. with crushed tater chips on top. thanks. posted by 3.2.3 at 12:20 PM on January 7, 2007
But Oriental?
That's the only kind I eat. [NOT RACIST!] posted by NationalKato at 9:48 AM on January 8, 2007
"And lo, did the Noodly One send His only son Ando to Earth, a prophet in the way of the noodle, to bring the Flying Spaghetti Monster into the homes and saucepans of the world. In beef, oriental, and chicken flavors we pray - ramen."
I would like to request a three minute moment of silence for Momofuku-san. posted by sephira at 11:18 AM on January 8, 2007
Screw the horse, if not for Ramen I’d not have made it through college. posted by Smedleyman at 11:33 AM on January 8, 2007
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