BikeBookBread Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 My girls love "Ichiban Ramen" type packaged noodle soups from Japan- you know the ones that are .25 a package, and come with the little foil spice pouch? I think it is probably because they are obsessed with Totoro, Ponyo and Spirited Away. :lol: Anyway, I kind of like it too (I should add this to the comfort food thread). However, they are pretty high in fat and off the chart in salt content. Is there such a thing as a healthier, but still authentic version of these soups? I am not looking for a homemade recipe. I want the dump for 3 minutes in boiling water, add the salt..er...spice packet kind. They like those little pillow packages too...kind of part of the mystique I think. They hold them while they are sitting in the grocery cart like they are stuffed animals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 We love those here too, but I hardly ever buy them because of the fat and salt. We lived on these in college! I have yet to see a healthy option in our local grocery store. BTW, when I have a bad head cold, I get some ramen soup, add a splash of soy sauce (yes, more salt AND msg!), a splash of vinegar, and a dash of tabasco and it's like my favorite Hot and Sour Soup. Clears my head!:D Sooooo bad...but sooooooo good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I've not seen one, but we cook the noodles without the salt/flavor packet and put either cheese or spaghetti sauce on top. Less salt for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 BTW, when I have a bad head cold, I get some ramen soup, add a splash of soy sauce (yes, more salt AND msg!), a splash of vinegar, and a dash of tabasco and it's like my favorite Hot and Sour Soup. Clears my head!:D Sooooo bad...but sooooooo good!! That sounds really good! I'll have to remember that for dh who loves spicy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 They hold them while they are sitting in the grocery cart like they are stuffed animals! :lol::lol::lol: Are you sure those aren't my kids??? To answer: you could not add the entire packet of salt/seasoning...or...I buy the packs of beef broth powder from the Asian store and use that to season stuff..you could buy different noodles and use that broth. I'm not sure if that would actually be healthier? I make a decent soup using real homemade broth, veggies, rice, and a bit of the Asian broth powder...and I convince my kids to eat it by telling them it's JUST like Ramen.:lol: Of course, that is not dump and boil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Trader Joe's have some that are their own store brand. I've not had them, but I assume that they're healthier than the regular store brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Trader Joe's have some that are their own store brand. I've not had them, but I assume that they're healthier than the regular store brands. Oooooh, good idea. I hadn't thought of them. I am due for a TJ run anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thai Kitchen sells little packets like that too. I usually find them at Whole Foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 My girls love "Ichiban Ramen" type packaged noodle soups from Japan- you know the ones that are .25 a package, and come with the little foil spice pouch? I think it is probably because they are obsessed with Totoro, Ponyo and Spirited Away. :lol: Anyway, I kind of like it too (I should add this to the comfort food thread). However, they are pretty high in fat and off the chart in salt content. Is there such a thing as a healthier, but still authentic version of these soups? I am not looking for a homemade recipe. I want the dump for 3 minutes in boiling water, add the salt..er...spice packet kind. They like those little pillow packages too...kind of part of the mystique I think. They hold them while they are sitting in the grocery cart like they are stuffed animals! :001_smile: I recently found Organic Ramen at our co-op. All the ingreds are organic and the sodium content is not quite as high. It was called "Ramen" as well but the packaging colors were different from the regular Ramen. Perhaps you can check in a natural food store or co-op for those little "treats". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 When I make ramen noodles for dc, I cook them with the normal amount of water and use the spice (salt) packet, but then I strain off the broth and just serve the noodles. So they eat the noodles but not the broth, so I guess that would cut way back on the salt content. It flavors the noodles nicely, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 My dh eats ramen but only adds 1/4 of the salt package. It adds enough flavor but not over the top. I can barely put the dang ramen in the cart at that store without gagging. I lived on the stuff in college and never got over it. LOL I used to add an egg to it (think egg drop soup) when I had one. Also, I use just the noodles with stir fry sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth Yarn Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 bit more pricey but http://www.vitacost.com/Koyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thai kitchen would be a good alternative. I read once that Ramen noodles were fried... ick. My kids love Ramen noodles but I rarely let my kids eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Annie Chun's :D http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/anniechun/powershop.d2w/report?hbtype=ppc&hbv1=google&hbv2=AnnieGeneral&gclid=CIqwj96amp0CFQ7GsgodRklt2w Enjoyed some her Pad Thai for lunch myself today, slurp! scroll down a bit and you'll get to the ramen noodles. http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=26081&cgrfnbr=316905 Edited September 30, 2009 by CalicoKat ramen noodle link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) I buy Sapporo Ichiban Japanese style noodles. They have less sodium (533 mg 22% vs. the 790 mg 33%) in the other big brand. I usually just pour my own stock over them and toss the flavor packet. Edited September 30, 2009 by Tammyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 google soken ramen it is pretty tasty and comes in low and non-fat and also brown rice noodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My son loves the onion flavored Thai Kitchen noodles. Same idea and packaging as ramen--but about 4 times more $. We only splurge on them bc he is allergic to so many other 'quick' items. I consider them better bc of the fat content and because the seasoning packet isn't loaded with MSG. They're still pretty much empty calories IMO, but really come in handy for a quick snack for him. Sometimes you can catch them on sale and stock up. You could also do something similar (and much cheaper) if you bought your own 'rice noodles' in the asian section and boiled them in some broth--you'd still get some MSG but I bet it would be a lot less than ramen noodles. That would be a quick 3 minute thing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamagirl Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Soba noodles are healthier and you can add your own seasoning so you control the sodium. I love to add some curry and garlic or low sodium soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Tee hee hee, we call it 'potato chip soup' here. :lol: Lol Lays potato chips are only fried potatoes, salt and oil. It would be healthier to just eat chips for lunch, so maybe it isn't fair to compare them to potato chips, the chips are better for you LOL..:lol::lol::lol: My dd Loves Ramen noodles. I buy them a couple times a year for a treat. If there is a healthy version, I would like to know too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Spaghetti sauce on ramen noodles? That's just... wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 There is a healthier version at our Macey's store chain here, but I forget the name. Way less salt but still ramen :). It's green & white.... :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedlatte Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 We either skip the flavor packets or use only 1/2 of them. Most of the time we prefer our own flavoring of soy sauce, garlic and onion powders and a tiny bit of sesame oil. There are a couple of brands of Korean ramen that are not fried and are much lower in fat. I found of picture of one, but can't remember the name of the other. If you have an Asian store in the area you could see what they might have available. http://www.koamart.com/shop/1-1094-ramen_bags-non_fried_ramen_noodles.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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