Old man moment: I went to check out the prices on the cheap ramen recently so I could try out some of the recipes here on KZread, and I couldn't believe my eyes. Now here's the old man moment... Staring dumbfounded at the price, I said aloud, "I can remember when these things were only eleven cents!" (Does anyone remember hearing their grandfather saying something like that about candy or soda or whatever? Old man moment.)

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Too funny 😂

@peggyhurley5367

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@christinastewart4893

Жыл бұрын

My dad said a snickers candy bar was 5 cents when he was a kid. And that it was HUGE lol 😆

@jimgilbert9984

Жыл бұрын

@@christinastewart4893 The cheapest I remember candy bars like Snickers (I preferred Nestlé's Crunch) being is ten cents. But your dad is right - they were HUGE compared to today's candy bars (larger than today's so-called "giant size" candy bars). OLD MAN ALERT! OLD MAN ALERT! I remember finding a quarter when I was in 6th grade and trying to decide between buying a McDonald's hamburger or getting a DC giant size comic book. This was back when McDonald's used to run a commercial about buying a meal deal of a hamburger, fries, and a soda for a dollar and getting change back. Ask your dad if he remembers that. (BTW I chose the comic book because I could keep it to enjoy for years, reading it again and again, but the hamburger would only last for a couple of minutes. I was a nerd and comic book geek even way back then. Lol!)

@my2cents930

Жыл бұрын

My dad tells me he pumped gas at a full service station for 35 cents a gallon. Granted, that would have been 60 years ago.

I remember when they first came out , they were 10 cents a pack. 🍝

@vabanknine8417

Жыл бұрын

I will not touch this even if they! pay me!

@blessedhappycatlady

Жыл бұрын

@@vabanknine8417 Obviously you've never really been Hungary.😐

@wendydubois3872

Жыл бұрын

@@vabanknine8417 even if you were starving to death I don't think so!

@wendydubois3872

Жыл бұрын

@@blessedhappycatlady lol obviously she must call for take out food or has a chef. Or lots of money for high priced ingredients. I guess she doesn't have to live on a budget as for the rest of us we're thankful for any budget-friendly recipes that could feed a family

@blessedhappycatlady

Жыл бұрын

@@wendydubois3872 Exactly Wendy.

Looks great! I buy a pound of fresh ginger at a time and immediatly freeze it. Then I take it out and use my microplane to grate it while still frozen. so good and no waste.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely need to do that! Keep saying I will then…

@jessicas.9859

2 жыл бұрын

I do this as well.

@charlestait5303

2 жыл бұрын

Wish Ramen noodles were diabetic friendly.

@mickeymousey1239

2 жыл бұрын

peel the ginger first then its easy to grate from the freezer

@delorisdavidstevens4063

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlestait5303 its all about moderation.

I use Ramen Noodles in my stir-fries. People make fun of using them but hey just as good as pasta and less expensive usually.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

@wendydubois3872

Жыл бұрын

And they cook a lot faster when you don't have the time . LOL 😂

I lived in So Korea for a few years. Ramen there is a amazing meal. I also had Ramen in Japan. Ramen is an art form in both places. A protein is added. Usually egg. Veggies. spices. This idea of boiling the noodles and adding the sauce packet.. and done.. is a very Americanized version of ramen.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it!

@MK_ULTRA420

Жыл бұрын

In the USA there are ramen restaurants that treat ramen as an art but for most Americans it's just a way to eat protein & veggies with carbs. Shin Ramyun is the best balance of taste, price, and health with added egg & veggies. It's worth the extra cost.

@babiejo59

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t bought ramen noodles forever because of the MSG and such high sodium content, but now with these wonderful recipes, I’m going try them! They look so delicious and easy to make! Thanks for sharing 😋

@sondraleewinninghamwalker7262

10 ай бұрын

​@@MealsWithMaria😅

Have you tried stirring in a cup+ of broccoli in these dishes? Some bell pepper will also add some color to the dish as well as veggies. Thanks for the recipes.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You can and should absolutely do that! It sounds delicious and healthy!

I always have grr n onion growing on my kitchen window sill. I take the root left over from green onion and either put it in water or soil and they grow back. I also add hard boiled eggs and snow peas to ramen.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I finally started doing that!

@pmready950

2 жыл бұрын

@@MealsWithMaria They don’t really grow back as nice as they are when you buy them but hey free food.

@obiwantzcanolisandmomgarde8490

Жыл бұрын

They need time I have them outside in large pot They grow back over and over and are big and sturdy

I made the first one, and it was good! My kids liked it too. I would double the sauce portion of the recipe. I didn't use the everything bagel on top cause I didn't have any on hand. But I'm going to use it next time, cause after tasting it, I can tell it would go really well with it. I did three ramens and I think 5 eggs. This served 3 people for $3.26 (1.09 per person ) Although the prices of food is going up, at least we can still be thankful there are still ways to eat cheap. 😊

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

🤗 so glad it was a hit!

My husband makes this for us adding celery carrots chicken like soup. 😋 yummy

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yum!

This is fantastic and should be reshown from time to time, these are delicious and very frugal. Plus the fact that you can add in anything in the fridge including proteins meats and eggs. The ideas are Neverending.

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Agree! I’ve got some new ones coming up too!

For some reason, when you say something will be “absolutely delicious” I always believe you! You sound so sure if it, calm and factual!! 😊

I put green onions and red pepper flakes and some Sesame oil. Yummy! If you put the roots of green onion in dirt they grow back fast.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yum!

@brittanygeren8881

Жыл бұрын

Does it matter where in your yard? Shade or sun?

I love recipes or throw together meals like this. I keep frozen shrimp on hand to toss into ramen with veggies I have on hand. I took a package of ramen to work the other night. I put it in a container with some frozen carrots and peas. I added the season packet and a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter to the bowl. When I was ready to eat it I added water to the bowl and cooked it in the microwave. It might not sound good but it was delicious. I will be making it again. I am planning on adding cooked chicken to the next one I make. There are so many different yet delicious foods you can add into ramen to make it a meal. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks for the great ideas.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I love that idea! Thank you for sharing!

Maria you are awesome at picking recipes! We would especially love the 2nd and 3rd recipes. Its great you offer different foods to your kids. Expand those palettes now. 😋 Thank you so much and have a blessed week! 💖

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you too!

Try a stir fry (with more onion, bell peppers carrots, cab, spinach, green onion, etc.), and then add in the cooked/strained noodles. Add in your soy/brown sugar garlic sauce, and a little sesame oil (optional).

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Sounds fabulous!

Lol I'm gonna keep using my garlic press and feel just fine about it! 😆 Great recipes, thanks.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You should! I’ve already gone back!

@charlieann456

Жыл бұрын

I buy it already chopped up. Fresh, chopped garlic comes in 3 different size jars. Having this in my fridge means I am ready for any recipe.

@sct4040

Жыл бұрын

If you have it , use it. Not doing so would be wasteful. I am sick of these over “enthusiastic” people.

I like adding green onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, sliced carrot, lettuce or whatever I have.😋

Really good recipies ! Thankyou !

I’m so glad this popped up on my feed, I personally don’t eat ramen but my family does, I will definitely try this! Thank you

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

I ❤️ your twist on the common ramen recipes.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

😀 so glad you enjoy them!

I don't know where you have been all my life, found you today, I'm a ramen fan, my husband isn't, but now that I have your recipes maybe he'll try it. Subscribed. Enjoyed this video.

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I’m so glad you are here!!!! Hope he likes them ❤️

I remember when they came out I still use them.

"Swirl them up... just swirl em up"😅🤣😅how adorable are your babies?? Omg... so sweet!! Love these recipes! My son is a ramen freak... gonna try these out!! Thanks momma...I really love your videos!❤

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Enjoy!!!

Thanks for sharing these recipes. It’s the middle of the night and now I want ramen lol

I watched this twice Maria, it really does need remembering!!

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

😀😀

lol I've been using this style of recipe for decades. So versatile and adaptable to what you have in your cupboard. Glad to see I'm not alone. great ideas Maria. I really like the fact that you explained the egg thickening the broth and adding to the overall flavour (brit) Nice work :-)

Maria, I also use the ginger paste from Aldi in any of my Asian inspired recipes. Thanks for the video!

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a good idea!

Thanks for sharing!

Hi. I am watching your video. If I can add to a recipe (one we eat at home): boil your water. Add your flavorings (here we keep it simple & use maggi chicken powder). After the water is in a rolling boil (you can add frozen veggies, onions etc @ this point) you drop in your noodles. Move them around so they are somewhat separated. Then crack how many eggs you want into the pot. Don't mix the egg up. When the yoke looks about done, take it off the heat and let sit for a few mins to settle. Garnish as desired. This is a soup. It's pretty filling. We have also used other types of pasta, too. I have to try the first recipe you presented. It looks really good.

@stan9283

Жыл бұрын

She loves some Ramen too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKGrlLSYftvZpc4.html

Love your ideas!!!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yes I totally agree! Chili crunch And a tsp. toasted sesame oil On top yumm

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

😍

Looks delicious I like to add peanut butter, peanuts, or even Cashews to my Ramen noodles

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yum yum yum!

Always looking for ideas for Ramen my grandchildren love them

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

💕 anything for the grandkids!!

Wonderful recipes. Thanks for sharing

That first way is the only way I like my ramen nowadays!! It’s so delish! Trying the other recipes next!

Sounds amazing!!!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

😀

I love adding a raw or soft boiled egg to ramen - the egg yolk makes the broth so rich. Cubed tofu is anther cheap and very easy way to add protein. Thanks for sharing these recipes!

I love your videos!! You are so relatable.

I love all you do on your channel but my family and I can’t get enough of this one! Keep em coming Maria 👍🔥

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

💯❤️❤️

Great recipes

I am trying these next time I have ramen. I've been making the chili oil ramen, so time to try something new :) Thank you girl! 😋💕

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!!

Thanks, I just saw your Ramen Noodle meals. Everything looks fantastic, can't wait to try these. You have a new subscriber, thank you.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re here!!! Enjoy those noodles!

Thank you Maria! 🍻🍻

Thanks for the new ways to use ramen noodles. I can’t wait to try these recipes. 🍜

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Enjoy!

Definitely gonna try these!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!

Great ideas! I gave never tried Ramen noodles, but definitely will include on my next grocery list.

Great ideas! You are so easy to watch!

We didn’t have ramen when I was in college the first time. Later when I was in the Air Force I was stationed in Japan. There I was dating the widow of an Airman who had died in a plane crash a couple of years earlier. She was a fantastic cook, and the one who introduced me to ramen. When I came back to the States she sent a package of ramen with me, and the customs inspector in California asked me what it was! Ramen was one of the things that seemed to follow me home, and soon it was everywhere.

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a really cool story! Ramen is always watching 👀🤣

Really good content!!! Thank you :)

Thanks for shareing love new ways to cook thank you keep doing more video.

Chili crisp and green onions. Love ramen.

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Yummm

I like ramen so I eat it on the regular. My favorite is what I call fake pho that sounds a lot like your stir fry beef. I use minced onion and 1/3 the flavor packet (I started doing this for less salt 40 years ago, now it's just a habit!) and enough water to almost the top of the noodles. I cover and microwave for 90 seconds. While that is going, I slice up a couple of regular lunch meat roast beef pieces. At the ding, I turn over the ramen with a fork, put the beef on and I add cashews. They're not in pho, I just like the hit of flavor. I then cover again and do another 90 seconds. I do this with ham lunch meat too. One can add veggies too. Anything that will steam in 3 minutes will be done by the end. Broccoli, edamame or asparagus would be my choices.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yum! Great recipe!

@AngieWy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to try the 1/3 flavor packet. I love ramen but I can't have it because of the high sodium count. Thanks for great the tip!

@lisaryherd4685

Жыл бұрын

I actually think it tastes better without the full packet!!

@donedennison9237

Жыл бұрын

@@AngieWy be aware.. still tons of sodium. they do make "lower" sodium ramen.. still really salty. If you're really in need of low, they do make no sodium bouillon.. make rice with that. Or get some other kind of noodles. I once found some really tasty low salt noodles at trader joe's.

Thank you so much. Love your channel

Just found you and liked the meals on top ramen They look delicious Thanks for the ideas See you again 👍

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’m so glad you found me😀

Awesome recipes, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! 😀

These look very good! Thanks 👍😊

Great ideas.

I bought sooo much ramen when the lockdowns happened. It was so cheap on Amazon then. My husband and I were the only ones in our home at the time but we have two adult children and three grands so I had them in mind. Things changed over the next two years and our daughter came home to live with us. She loves asian food, as do I. So, I am grateful that the ramen I purchased is being used by both of us now and your recipes, especially the first one, look soooo yummy. Thanks for sharing those.

New sub here. Thanks for sharing these fast and tasty recipes. And I agree about your sentiments regarding ramen and onions. My family and I love the extra onions!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you are here!!! Onions all the way!

Awesome

Thank you so very much for your truly great ideas. They all look delicious & very easy. You made me think of other items to add on top of what you added.

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Love the inspiration!

Love these

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam 😀

You can definitely make ramen all different ways. Chicken, beef, veggies, etc The one day we even use spaghetti sauce it's tasted so good.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

So versatile!!

Your fireplace is beautiful!

Thanks for sharing some Yummy ideas!😋🍜😋

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Fantastic recipe! I love your style of presentation. Informative and interesting to watch! I have a weird question. Do you get food all over your camera/or phone when you film. I make cooking videos too and I’m always getting food all over my phone. Any tips from one cooking creator to another? I’d love to learn from each other.

Interesting. Thanx! 👌

Thank you so much for these recipes. I'm definitely going to try them. They look sooo delicious 😋

Awesome ideas, thanks for sharing. New subscriber from Tennessee.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you are here!!!

Delicious ideas!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love your new eye glasses Tess ! Very pretty ! I use brown paper grocery bags for wrapping gifts. I have the most boring looking gifts under the Christmas tree, lolol.

Wow ! Gotta try ! Thx! 🍜🍜

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Looks. Good

You just made me hungry !!🤤🤤🤤

I add a fresh chopped potato carrots broccoli and garlic with the water and the seasoning packet then I pour that over the Ramen and let it sit for a few minutes. Dinner!

Fantastic ideas, Maria. Ones I would actually serve to guests!!..I guess you know this but I use kitchen shears to cut my green onions. Easier for me. Thrilled to see how the eggs turn out. Thank you!!

You know you can make for breakfast too. My kids said they stayed full till lunch time. It was very satisfying for them . Thanks for sharing 😁❤️👍

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I know I’m some cultures, a savory breakfast is very normal.

I love those

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

😀😀

Your fireplace is gorgeous!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Love your fireplace

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Really like all of your recipes. I make my own recipe by using the ramen noodles and the seasoning packet plus I'll add either a chicken bouillon Cube or a beef bouillon Cube depending on if I'm using chicken packets or beef packets. Then when it's about ready I will add frozen shrimp and frozen veggies like carrots broccoli or any other veggies I have on hand. But I love it it's very filling and very fast and something hot that tastes so good it's like eating soup. You also have a new subscriber.

Thank you

Just found you!! Love your ramen soups!! Cool!! Liked and subscribed!!🤗

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you’re here!!! More ramen and fun to come! Enjoy!

Great ideas!!!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

🥰

Those look delicious!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy!

Luv ur fireplace...it looks so old & antique - ish♥️

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! It’s from 1760!

@christina2119

2 жыл бұрын

Do u cook in there ? So impressive!

A packet of Ramen noodles is super handy when traveling because you can make it in your hotel/motel room in/with the kettle. Great when you’ve traveled to a different time zone and you wake up starving before/after food outlets are open.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip!

Noodles anyone wow delicious.

Put a twist of citrus 🍊 juice, protein, vegetables and you have a complete meal. E.g. coconut milk, lime juice, peanut butter and scallions makes a mock Tai version!

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Sounds perfect!

Thanks for more ideas.

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Wow, 💡👍 great budget meals ideas !! Luv ramen 🤩🍜 will try it. I beak up the ramen, shorter, my preference

It all looks so good! Something I do to too ramen that is really good is add some black pepper and Kraft cheese slice and it is delicious

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

Oh interesting!!

@cheryle9453

2 жыл бұрын

I agree cheese is delicious in Ramen. Also, I like to make it with chili,and cheese. 🌿

I sort of liked ramen back in the distant past. Nice college student meal. I happened to look at the back of the package at what is in these noodles. I haven't had them in about 25 years since.

delicious ramen quick and easy thank you for the better version

@MealsWithMaria

5 ай бұрын

You bet!

Looks good. Do you have any suggestions for oyster sauce replacements? I'm allergic to all seafood. Thanks!

@stormyweather2807

Жыл бұрын

There are Asian companies that make a vegan oyster sauce, I think mainly made out of mushrooms.

I sub’d. With COVID & staying home more & cooking three meals a day you run out of ideas so these look great! Imma try all three. I can see adding spinach leaves to the third one, yum! TFS 💕

I keep a bag of frozen oriental veggies handy and add them to the boiling water to cook. Quick, easy, delicious. Add any leftover chicken or shrimp and dinner is done! Will have to try that egg trick. Yum!

@MealsWithMaria

2 жыл бұрын

That’s perfect!!! Love it!

@iriskm239

2 жыл бұрын

Frozen peas and carrots are good, too.

This is my favorite video of yours! Thank you so much. I am making the beef stirfry for the 3rd time :-) I added cabbage and carrots to bump up the veggie factor, and it is dynamite. FYI, Aldi ginger paste in the tube works very well for me ;-)

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Yummmy! So glad you love it!!

Yummy! Endless possibilities w ramen.my dad use to make all kinds of meal w ramen w diff veggies and meat each time.he always used what we already had at the moment.always delish😋😇😎😘

Chicken ramen, two eggs, bok choy, and sirachi. Thanks for sharing.

@MealsWithMaria

Жыл бұрын

Yummm