| Saimin Boy's Korean Noodle Review Nong Shim Potato Noodle Soup |
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| Comments: Noodles - There was a lot of curiousity in my house after I came home with a packet of noodles made from potatoes. Unlike the Italian gnocchi, these are thick, long noodles, instead of small dumplings. With that said, I must confess that these potato noodles do not taste like potato chips when eaten raw, but are INCREDIBLE when cooked. They had the degree of chewiness I like my noodles to have, but also an oily slickness, which gave them a slight sheen, and an added ability to slurp up. As stated on the packet they arrive in, they are, indeed, "chewy." Wonderfully chewy, is more apt, I think, though. Soup - The soup was -- dare I say? -- just as good as the noodles. It is garnished with flecks of green onion, slices of red jalapeno, garlic and round onion. These ingredients imparted interludes of crunchiness in a lovely-tasting broth that is deceptively plain-looking. However, Nong Shim has produced a broth that houses a symphony of flavor and texture that weave salt, spice and oil together. For those folks who do not like things too spicy, try using half of the packet when cooking. I am looking at the list of ingredients on the back and can see that red, green, black and white pepper and used, in descending order, along with jalapeno and garlic. Overall - I realize this is a little pricey, and so far, the most expensive packet of Korean noodles I've sampled. But I can say it is worth every-single-cent you spend. Period. I'd buy this one by the case, if I could. Actually, that's not such a bad idea. |
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| Brand: Nong Shim Style: Potato Noodle Soup (also referred to as Potato Noodle Ramen) Weight: 4.12 oz Price Paid: US$1.39, plus tax. Servings Per Unit: 2 Can It Be Made in a Microwave? Yes. Preparation Method: 1) Boil 550 mL of water (just a little under 2 and 1/4 cup) 2) Add noodles, base and vegetable mix. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes. 3) Transfer hot noodles to a bowl. 4) Stir well and eat. |
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