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Shōyu (soy sauce) ramen

Ramen (ラーメン or 拉麺, rāmen^?, IPA: ['ɺaːmeɴ], listen (help· info)) is a Japanese dish of noodles served in broth that originated in China. It tends to be served in a meat-based broth, and uses toppings such as sliced pork (チャーシュー, chāshū^?), dried seaweed (海苔, nori^?), kamaboko, green onions, and even corn. Almost every locality or prefecture in Japan has its own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu ramen of Kyūshū to the miso ramen of Hokkaidō. Cooked instant noodle served with chicken Instant noodles are dried precooked noodles fused with oil, usually eaten after being cooked or soaked in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... from ja wiki. ... from ja wiki. ... Image File history File links Ramen. ... There are many views as to what defines Japanese cuisine, as the everyday food of the Japanese people has diversified immensely over the past century or so. ... Noodle soup refers to a variety of dishes with noodles served in stock and other ingredients. ... For other uses, see Pork (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ascophyllum nodosum exposed to the sun in Nova Scotia, Canada Dead Mans Fingers (Codium fragile) off Massachusetts coast For the band, see; Seaweed (band) For the rock musician, see; Seaweed (musician) Seaweeds are any of a large number of marine benthic algae. ... For other uses, see Nori (disambiguation). ... Bold textMason Struthers (Japanese Kanji: ?) is a variety of Japanese processed seafood products, called surimi, in which various white fish are pureed, formed into distinctive loaves, and then steamed until fully cooked and firm in texture. ... The prefectures of Japan are the countrys 47 sub-national jurisdictions: one metropolis (都 to), Tokyo; one circuit (道 dō), Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures (府 fu), Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures (県 ken). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Miso ) is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and kōji (the most typical miso is made with soy). ...   literally North Sea Circuit, Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japans second largest island and the largest of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. ...

History

While Tokugawa Mitsukuni reportedly ate ramen in the late 17th century, it was only during the Meiji period that the dish became widely known (perhaps because for most of its history, the Japanese diet consisted mostly of vegetables and seafood rather than meat). The introduction of American and European cuisine, which demanded increased production of meat products, played a large role in ramen's increased popularity. Tokugawa Mitsukuni (徳川光圀; July 11, 1628 - January 14, 1701) was a prominent daimyo who was known for his influence in the politics of the early Edo period. ... The Meiji period ), or Meiji era, denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, running, in the Gregorian calendar, from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. ...

Ramen was introduced in Japan (Chinatowns of Kobe or Yokohama) during the Meiji era. Salt ramen originated in Hokkaidō in the Taisho era. This article is about sections of an urban area associated with a large number of Chinese residents or commercial activities. ... This article is about the Japanese city. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ...   literally North Sea Circuit, Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japans second largest island and the largest of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. ... History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The Taisho period (大正 Taishō, lit. ...

Though of Chinese origin, it is unclear when ramen was introduced to Japan. Even the etymology of the term "ramen" is a topic of debate. One hypothesis and probably the most credible is that "ramen" is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese: 拉麺 (lamian), meaning "hand-pulled noodles" (a name that is still used in Chinese for these sort of noodles). A second hypothesis proposes 老麺 (laomian, "old noodles") as the original form, while yet another states that ramen was initially 鹵麺 (lúmiàn), noodles cooked in a thick, starchy sauce. A fourth hypothesis is 撈麵 (lāomiàn, "lo mein"): 撈 means to "dredge up" and refers to the method of cooking these noodles by immersing them in boiling water before dredging them up with a wire basket. Look up Hypothesis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Lanzhou-style Beef Lamian Lamian (SC: 拉面, TC: 拉麵, PY: lāmiàn) is a Chinese dish of hand-made noodles, usually served in a beef or mutton-flavored soup (湯麵 tāngmiàn), but sometimes stir-fried (炒麵 chÇŽomiàn) and served with a tomato-based sauce. ... Lanzhou-style Beef Lamian Lamian (Simplified Chinese: , Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: lāmiàn) is a Chinese dish of hand-made noodles, usually served in a beef or mutton-flavored soup (湯麵 tāngmiàn), but sometimes stir-fried (炒麵 chÇŽomiàn) and served with a tomato-based sauce. ... Lo mein (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: lāo miàn) is a Chinese dish based on stir-fried wheat noodles. ...

In the early Meiji period, ramen was called shina soba (支那そば, literally "Chinese soba") but today chūka soba (中華そば, also meaning "Chinese soba") is a more common and politically correct term. By 1900, restaurants serving Chinese cuisine from Canton and Shanghai offered a simple ramen dish of noodles (cut rather than hand pulled), a few toppings, and a broth flavored with salt and pork bones. Many Chinese also pulled portable food stalls, selling ramen and gyōza dumplings to workers. By the mid 1900s, these stalls used a type of a musical horn called a charumera (チャルメラ, from the Portuguese charamela) to advertise their presence, a practice some vendors still retain via a loudspeaker and a looped recording. By the early Shōwa period, ramen had become a popular dish when eating out. The Meiji period ), or Meiji era, denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, running, in the Gregorian calendar, from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. ... Shina シナ); IPA: ) is a Japanese term that is viewed by most Chinese people as a highly offensive racist term for China. ... Soba served on a zaru Soba ) is the Japanese word for buckwheat. ... Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... Chinese cuisine (Chinese: 中國菜) originated from different regions of China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world — from East Asia to North America, Australasia and Western Europe. ... There are multiple Cantons in China Canton City : Guangzhou Canton Province : Guangdong This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Jiaozi (disambiguation). ... The Shōwa period (Japanese: 昭和時代, Shōwa-jidai, period of enlightened peace) was the time in Japanese history when Emperor Hirohito reigned over the country, from December 25, 1926 to January 7, 1989. ...

After World War II, cheap flour imported from the U.S. swept the Japanese market. At the same time, millions of Japanese troops had returned from China and continental East Asia. Many of these returnees had become familiar with Chinese cuisine and subsequently set up Chinese restaurants across Japan. Eating ramen, while popular, was still a special occasion that required going out. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

In 1958, instant noodles were invented by the late Momofuku Ando, founder and chairman of Nissin Foods. Named the greatest Japanese invention of the 20th century in a Japanese poll^[1], instant ramen allowed anyone to make this dish simply by adding boiling water. Cooked instant noodle served with chicken Instant noodles are dried precooked noodles fused with oil, usually eaten after being cooked or soaked in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. ... Momofuku Ando ), (March 5, 1910 – January 5, 2007) was the founder and chairman of Nissin Food Products Co. ... For other uses, see Nisshin. ... For the musical form, see Invention (music). ...

Beginning in the 1980s, ramen became a Japanese cultural icon and was studied from many perspectives. At the same time, local varieties of ramen were hitting the national market and could even be ordered by their regional names. A ramen museum opened in Yokohama in 1994.^[2] The Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum ) is a food amusement park located in the Shin-Yokohama district of Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Japan. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ...

Types

A wide variety of ramen exists in Japan, with geographical and vendor-specific differences even in varieties that share the same name. Ramen can be broadly categorized by its two main ingredients: noodles and soup.

Noodles

Fresh ramen

Most ramen is made from four basic ingredients: wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui which is essentially a type of alkaline mineral water, containing sodium carbonate and usually potassium carbonate, as well as sometimes a small amount of phosphoric acid. Originally, kansui was named after the water from Inner Mongolia's Lake Kan which contained large amounts of these minerals and was said to be perfect for making these noodles. Making noodles with kansui lends them a yellowish hue as well as a firm texture. For a brief time after World War II, low-quality kansui that was tainted was sold, though kansui is now manufactured according to JAS standards. Eggs may also be substituted for kansui. Some ramen is made with neither eggs nor kansui and should only be used for yakisoba. The Small packages containing the noodles and the mixture are typically popular for children. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1876x1364, 824 KB) Description: fresh ramen noodle (ja:ラーメンの生麺) Source: photo taken by Kropsoq Date: September 2005 Author: Kropsoq Permission: GFDL, cc-by-sa-2. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1876x1364, 824 KB) Description: fresh ramen noodle (ja:ラーメンの生麺) Source: photo taken by Kropsoq Date: September 2005 Author: Kropsoq Permission: GFDL, cc-by-sa-2. ... Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda or soda ash), Na2CO3, is a sodium salt of carbonic acid. ... Flash point Not flammable Related Compounds Other cations Lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, caesium carbonate Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references Potassium carbonate is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in alcohol), which forms... This article is about orthophosphoric acid. ... Inner Mongolia (Mongolian: ᠥᠪᠦᠷ ᠮᠣᠨᠺᠤᠯᠤᠨ ᠥᠪᠡᠷᠲᠡᠺᠡᠨ ᠵᠠᠰᠠᠬᠤ ᠣᠷᠤᠨ r Mongghul-un bertegen Jasaqu Orun; Chinese: 内蒙古自治区; Hanyu Pinyin: N i Měnggǔ Z qū) is an Autonomous Region of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Japanese Agricultural Standards (日本農林規格 )) are industrial standards for the agriculture industry maintained by the Japanese Government. ... Yakisoba ), literally fried noodles, is a dish often sold at festivals in Japan. ...

Ramen comes in various shapes and lengths. They may be fat, thin, or even ribbon-like, as well as straight or wrinkled.

Soup

Ramen vending machine

Ramen soup is generally made from stock based on chicken or pork, combined with a variety of ingredients such as kombu (kelp), katsuobushi (skipjack tuna flakes), niboshi (dried baby sardines), beef bones, shiitake, and onions, and then flavored with the likes of salt, miso, or soy sauce. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 403 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (1636 × 2431 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 403 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (1636 × 2431 pixel, file size: 3. ... Kombu or konbu (Japanese: 昆布), also called dashima (Korean), or haidai (Chinese: 海带; pinyin: ), are edible kelp widely eaten in Northeast Asia. ... Katsuobushi shavings from a package Katsuobushi (鰹節; かつおぶし) (Chinese: 柴魚; chai2 yu2; lit. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) The skipjack tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis, is a medium-sized perciform fish in the tuna family, Scombridae. ... Niboshi (煮干し) are Japanese dried baby sardines (sometimes translated as anchovies). ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Lentinula edodes (Berk. ... For other uses, see Onion (disambiguation). ... Miso ) is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and kōji (the most typical miso is made with soy). ... Japanese name Kanji: Hiragana: Korean name Hangul: Vietnamese name Quoc Ngu: Soy sauce (US) or soya sauce is a fermented sauce made from soybeans (soya beans), roasted grain, water and salt. ...

The resulting combination is generally divided into four categories (although new and original variations often make this categorisation less clear-cut):

• Shio ("salt") ramen soup is clear, almost transparent. It is probably the oldest of the four and, like the Chinese maotang (毛湯), is a simple chicken broth.
• Tonkotsu ("pork bone") ramen is usually cloudy white. It is similar to the Chinese baitang (白湯) and is a thick broth made with crushed pork bones that have been boiled for hours. It is a specialty of Kyūshū and is often served with beni shoga (pickled ginger).
• Shōyu ("soy sauce") ramen soup is made by adding a soy-based sauce to a clear stock usually made from chicken and various vegetables. It is popular in Honshū. A popular seasoning is black pepper.
• Miso ramen is a relative newcomer, having reached national prominence around 1965. This uniquely Japanese ramen, which was developed in Hokkaidō, features a broth that combines chicken stock with the fermented soybean paste miso. It is often topped with sweetcorn and butter.

It's worth noting that inventive new developments continue to push the boundaries of ramen. By 2006, Hokkaidō's regional curry ramen had leapt to national prominence, and restaurants from Sendai to Kobe have for years offered a ramen based on the made-in-Japan Chinese dish of ebi chili sauce, or "shrimp in chili sauce." This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Beni shōga on a gyÅ«don (Japanese: 紅生姜, べにしょうが). Beni shōga is a type of tsukemono (Japanese pickle). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Binomial name L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ...   literally North Sea Circuit, Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japans second largest island and the largest of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. ... Miso ) is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and kōji (the most typical miso is made with soy). ...

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Some restaurants also offer a system known as kae-dama (替え玉), where customers who have finished their noodles can request a "refill" (for a few hundred yen more) to be put into their remaining soup.

Regional variations

While standard versions of ramen are available throughout Japan since the Taisho era, the last few decades have shown a proliferation of regional variations. Some of these which have gone on to national prominence are:

Sapporo, from the capital of Hokkaidō, is especially famous for its ramen. Most people in Japan associate Sapporo with its rich miso ramen which was invented there and which is ideal for Hokkaidō's harsh, snowy winters. Sapporo miso ramen is typically topped with sweetcorn, butter, beansprouts, finely chopped pork, and garlic, and sometimes local seafood such as scallop, squid, and crab. Sapporo redirects here. ...   literally North Sea Circuit, Ainu: Mosir), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japans second largest island and the largest of its 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. ... Genera See text. ... For other uses, see Squid (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Crab (disambiguation). ...

Kitakata in northern Honshū is known for its rather thick, flat, curly noodles served in a pork-and-niboshi broth. The area within its former city boundaries has the highest per-capita number of ramen establishments. Ramen has such prominence in the region that locally, the word soba usually refers to ramen, and not to actual soba which is referred to as nihon soba ("Japanese soba"). Kitakata (喜多方市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Niboshi (煮干し) are Japanese dried baby sardines (sometimes translated as anchovies). ... Soba served on a zaru Soba ) is the Japanese word for buckwheat. ...

What is known as Tokyo style ramen consists of slightly thin, curly noodles served in a soy-flavoured chicken broth. The broth typically has a touch of dashi, as old ramen establishments in Tokyo often originate from soba eateries. Standard toppings on top of chopped scallion, menma, and sliced pork are kamaboko, egg, nori, and spinach. Ikebukuro, Ogikubo and Ebisu are three areas in Tokyo known for their ramen. Dashi (出汁) is one of several simple soup stocks considered fundamental to Japanese cooking. ... Soba served on a zaru Soba ) is the Japanese word for buckwheat. ... Ikebukuro Ikebukuro at night Ikebukuro at night Ikebukuro (池袋), a part of Toshima ward, is a large commercial and entertainment district of Tokyo, Japan. ... Ogikubo (荻窪) is a suburb of Tokyo in Suginami ward, approximately 8 km west of Shinjuku. ... Yebisu (恵比須, 恵比寿, 夷, 戎, 蛭子) is also called Ebisu, Hiruko (蛭子), and Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami (事代主神). ...

Ie-kei (家系) ramen is from Yokohama and consists of thick, straight-ish noodles served in a soy-pork broth. Ie-kei (家系) noodle bar chain originates from a noodle bar called Yoshimura-ya located in Yokohama. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ...

Hakata-men

Hakata ramen originates from Hakata district of Fukuoka city. It has a rich, milky, pork-bone tonkotsu broth and rather thin, non-curly and resilient noodles. Often, distinctive toppings such as beni shoga (pickled ginger), sesame seeds, and picked greens are left on tables for customers to serve themselves. Ramen stalls in Hakata and Tenjin are well-known within Japan. Recent ramen trends have made Hakata ramen one of the most popular types of ramen in Japan, and these days several chain restaurants specializing in Hakata ramen can be found all over the country. Chahan and Gyoza are popular side orders. Image File history File links Hakatara-men. ... Image File history File links Hakatara-men. ... Hakata (博多区; -ku) is a ward in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 176,585. ... This article is about a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. ... Beni shōga on a gyÅ«don (Japanese: 紅生姜, べにしょうが). Beni shōga is a type of tsukemono (Japanese pickle). ... A stall is the slowing or stopping of a process. ... Tenjin may be: Tenjin, the Shinto kami of scholarship. ... Fried rice (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a popular component of Chinese cuisine and, by extension, various other forms of Asian cuisine. ... Jiaozi (Trad. ...

Related dishes

There are a number of related, Chinese-influenced noodle dishes in Japan. The following are often served alongside ramen in ramen establishments. They do not include noodle dishes considered traditionally Japanese, such as soba or udon, which are almost never served in the same establishments as ramen. Chinese cuisine (Chinese: 中國菜) originated from different regions of China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world — from East Asia to North America, Australasia and Western Europe. ... Soba served on a zaru Soba ) is the Japanese word for buckwheat. ... This article is about the Japanese noodle dish. ...

• Nagasaki champon. Champon is topped with a variety of ingredients, mostly seafood, and covered in a starchy sauce.
• Abura soba ("Oil-noodles"). Essentially ramen and toppings served without the soup, but with a small quantity of oily soy-based sauce instead.
• Tsuke-men ("dipping noodles"). The noodles and soup are served in separate bowls. The diner dips the noodles in the soup before eating. Can be served hot or chilled.
• Tantan-men (担担麺). Japanese version of dan dan noodles. Ramen in a reddish, spicy chilli and sesame soup, usually containing minced pork, garnished with chopped scallion and chili and occasionally topped with the likes of spinach.
• Hiyashi-chūka (冷やし中華, "chilled Chinese"). Also known as reimen, esp. in western Japan. A summer dish of chilled ramen on a plate with various toppings (typically thin strips of omelette, ham, cucumber and tomato) and served with a vinegary soy dressing and karashi (Japanese mustard). It was produced in a Chinese restaurant the Ryutei in Sendai.

Many ramen restaurants also serve gyoza, fried rice, shumai, and similar Chinese-derived dishes, which customers frequently order along with ramen. Combinations such as ramen and fried or plain rice are also quite popular. Megane-bashi (Spectacles Bridge) Nagasaki   listen? (長崎市; -shi, literally long peninsula) is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture located at the south-western coast of Kyushu, Japan. ... Champon (ちゃんぽん) is a type of noodle dish originating from Nagasaki. ... Spaghetti with seafood (Spaghetti allo scoglio). ... Dan dan Noodles (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a classic dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. ... Chopped spring onion The common name scallion(Or Don Patch sword as on Bobobo) is associated with various members of the genus Allium that lack a fully-developed bulb. ... For other uses, see Chili. ... For other uses, see Jiaozi (disambiguation). ... Fried rice (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a popular component of Chinese cuisine and, by extension, various other forms of Asian cuisine. ... Dim sum (Chinese: 點心; Cantonese IPA: dɪm2sɐm1; Pinyin: diǎnxīn; Wade-Giles: tien-hsin; literally dot heart or order heart, meaning order to ones hearts content; also commonly translated as touch the heart, dotted heart, or snack), a Cantonese term, is usually a light meal or brunch, eaten sometime... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ...

Ramen outside Japan

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Ramen has become popular in China in recent years where it is known as ri shi la mian (日式拉面, "Japanese lamian"). Popular Japanese ramen chains serve ramen alongside distinctly Japanese dishes such as tempura and yakitori, something which would be seen as odd in Japan. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Lanzhou-style Beef Lamian Lamian (SC: 拉面, TC: 拉麵, PY: lāmiàn) is a Chinese dish of hand-made noodles, usually served in a beef or mutton-flavored soup (湯麵 tāngmiàn), but sometimes stir-fried (炒麵 chÇŽomiàn) and served with a tomato-based sauce. ... There are many views as to what defines Japanese cuisine, as the everyday food of the Japanese people has diversified immensely over the past century or so. ... Tempura Tempura Ice Cream Tempura (Japanese: てんぷら or 天麩羅, tenpura) refers to classic Japanese deep fried batter-dipped seafood and vegetables. ... Yakitori being cooked Yakitori (焼き鳥, やきとり), lit. ...

Wagamama, a successful pan-Asian chain with establishments mainly in European cities, is known for its noodle soups marketed as ramen (but which are quite different from ramen in Japan). The Wagamama logo Wagamama is a restaurant chain serving pan-Asian food in the style of a modern noodle bar. ...

Ramyeon (라면) is the Korean version of ramen. Ramyeon in Korea is a popular instant meal. There are many varieties of Korean ramyeon, such as spicy flavored, kimchi flavored, chajang (black bean sauce) and beef stock flavored. The most popular of them are the spicy flavored ramyeons. They are usually served with egg and sliced leek.

In Central Asia the dish has thicker noodles, is significantly spicier, and is known as laghman. Map of Central Asia showing three sets of possible boundaries for the region Central Asia located as a region of the world Central Asia is a vast landlocked region of Asia. ...

In North America, Japanese noodles were imported starting in the 1970s bearing the name "ramen" and today it most commonly refers to instant noodles, although many restaurants that specialize in Japanese-style ramen exist, especially in California, and also in other urban centres with large demand for ramen such as Vancouver, Toronto, New York or Seattle. It gained popularity as a Japanese dish of noodle soup which sold so well in the United States in the late 1970s that imports from Japan were supplanted by American manufacturers by the mid-1980s as a popular food item for tight income buyers. Today, due to its very low cost, ramen has become characterized in the United States as a very cheap food eaten by people such as students or teenagers. A packet of instant ramen in a U.S. supermarket often costs as little as 20 cents. Some generic brands often cost as little as 8 cents per packet, or are sold in bulk. In America, ramen is becoming increasingly popular, especially among teenagers. North American redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Noodle soup refers to a variety of dishes with noodles served in stock and other ingredients. ... ¢ c A United States cent, or 1¢ or a penny In currency, the cent is a monetary unit that equals 1/100 of various countries basic monetary units. ...

Ramen is also widely sold in Mexico, usually in a disposable cup in which it can be cooked in a microwave oven. The ubiquitous stock flavors, sold by several companies, are chicken, beef, "oriental" and shrimp. An even more specialized local variation is cheese-flavored ramen, which contains classic instant ramen in an instant sauce similar to the cheese sauce in instant mac and cheese. A streetcart with ramen cups in all these flavors and a microwave is a common sight in Mexico City, and one of the cheapest prepared meals to be found there. Ramen is available in other Latin American countries but not nearly as popular. Microwave oven A microwave oven, or microwave, is a kitchen appliance employing microwave radiation primarily to cook or heat food. ... Macaroni and cheese with vegetables. ...

Gallery

Shōyu (醤油, basic soy sauce) ramen from ja wiki. ...	Miso (味噌, basic miso soup) ramen Image File history File links Misora-men. ...	Tokyo-style ramen Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1218x1236, 138 KB) Description: Source: japanese wikipedia Date: ? Author: Hykw-a4 Permission: uploaded under GFDL on 26. ...	Kitakata (喜多方) ramen Image File history File links Kitakatara-men. ...
Hakata (博多) ramen with tonkotsu ("pork bone") soup Image File history File links Hakatara-men. ...	Tsukemen (つけめん, dipping ramen) #1 Image File history File links Tsukemen. ...	Aburasoba (油そば, oiled noodles) Image File history File links Aburasoba. ...	Takayama (高山) ramen Image File history File links Takayama_ramen. ...
Tantanmen (坦々麺, noodles topped with spicy ground beef Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1224x1632, 191 KB) Description: Source: japanese wikipedia Date: ? Author: Hykw-a4 Permission: uploaded under GFDL on 10. ...	Hiyashi (冷やし, cold) ramen Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1201x1077, 105 KB) Description: Source: japanese wikipedia Date: ? Author: Hykw-a4 Permission: uploaded under GFDL on 16. ...	Tonkotsu ramen

Notes

1. ^ Japan votes noodle the tops. Retrieved on 2007-04-25. BBC News
2. ^ Japanorama, Series 3, Episode 4. BBC Three, 9 April 2007

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See also

• Instant noodles
• Noodle soup
• Ramen museum
• Lamian
• Lo mein
• Dan dan noodles
• Chinese cuisine
• Japanese cuisine
• Korean cuisine
• Udon
• Soba
• Hawaiian saimin
• Yakisoba

Cooked instant noodle served with chicken Instant noodles are dried precooked noodles fused with oil, usually eaten after being cooked or soaked in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. ... Noodle soup refers to a variety of dishes with noodles served in stock and other ingredients. ... The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum ) is the worlds first food amusement park located in Shin-Yokohama, Japan. ... Lanzhou-style Beef Lamian Lamian (SC: 拉面, TC: 拉麵, PY: lāmiàn) is a Chinese dish of hand-made noodles, usually served in a beef or mutton-flavored soup (湯麵 tāngmiàn), but sometimes stir-fried (炒麵 chǎomiàn) and served with a tomato-based sauce. ... Lo mein (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: lāo miàn) is a Chinese dish based on stir-fried wheat noodles. ... Dan dan Noodles (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a classic dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. ... Chinese cuisine (Chinese: 中國菜) originated from different regions of China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world — from East Asia to North America, Australasia and Western Europe. ... There are many views as to what defines Japanese cuisine, as the everyday food of the Japanese people has diversified immensely over the past century or so. ... Hanjeongsik Korean cuisine is based on the traditional foods and preparation techniques of Korea. ... This article is about the Japanese noodle dish. ... Soba served on a zaru Soba ) is the Japanese word for buckwheat. ... Saimin is a plantation era inspired delicacy unique to Hawaii. ... Yakisoba ), literally fried noodles, is a dish often sold at festivals in Japan. ...

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• [1] Article on ramen's popularity in Mexico.
• [2] Old-style marrow soy sauce ramen.
• [3] Old-style marrow ramen.
• [4] Ramen of Ōita Prefecture, Kyūshū.
• [5] Ebi chili ramen of restaurant "Ouka" in Sendai.
• [6] Many photos. Making soup.
• [7] Gallery of authentic Japanese ramen.

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