Ramen

- Originated in China
- Introduced to Japan during Maiji period
- Used to be called shina soba
- Tokugawa Misukuni reportedly ate ramen in late 17th century

Ramen are a noodle made from wheat. It was traditionally made fresh and served in broth at restaurants that specialized in the dish. The invention of instant ramen in 1958 made the time-consuming, expensive dish easy for anyone to make, and popularized the food world-wide.
Instant Ramen

The popularity of ramen, a complicated dish available largely only in restaurants, in Japan after World War II led Momofuku Ando to attempt to invent an instant variety. In his backyard, Ando invented a flash-frying technique that allowed ramen noodles to be turned into dried bricks without losing flavor. While expensive at first, mass production dropped the price, turning it into a convenience food.
Instant Ramen Fast Facts
1. Invented in: 1958
2. Invented by: Momofuku Ando
3. First flavor: Chicken
4. 1971: Cup Noodle released
5. 2006: 92 billion packages sold
6. 87 billion: exported from Japan
7. "Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum" named after founder

Chicken Spinach Caesar Ramen Salad Recipe

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What is your favorite way to eat Ramen noodles? 7 Answers

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