Maybe they are the same thing, but what is the difference between Ramen noodles and

[dawnnys]

spaghetti? Just that Ramen noodles are already cooked?

Thanks!

 

[mistral]

I think not only are ramen noodles cooked . . . (more)

they are cooked by frying. . .or at least the cheapazoid brands are.

Spaghetti is not cooked.

 

[lisainla]

Do you mean instant ramen noodles or fresh?

 

[mistral]

Instant. I've never seen non-instant ramen noodles around here! (nt)

 

[mistral]

Or, maybe I have seen them but did not realize they were "ramen" noodles. (nt)

 

[CathyZ]

No, not the same thing. Raman noodles are made from a different recipe

Homemade Raman noodles (saimin) are a thing of beauty. The store-bought cheap stuff is junk next to them. There is an ingredient called Katsui that is added to make the noodles unique. Not at all like spaghetti noodles!

 

[dawnnys]

I have never seen fresh either. I didn't mean the cheap stuff, but the kind sold

in the grocery store, packaged as "ramen" noodles (not the stuff for 15 cents a bag.

Thanks for the info...

 

[dawnnys]

Thanks Cathy. I must like the taste of Katsui, or maybe it's the frying.

 

[dawnnys]

And lo mein? I've always wondered if that is a different "noodle" than spaghetti. After

all, they say that spaghetti originated in China, don't they?

 

[CathyZ]

Lo mein noodles have eggs in them- pretty similar to Italian pasta I think

 

[lisainla]

Ramen is a traditional Japanese dish served with broth, lo mein is Chinese

it is more like what some might describe as "stir-fry" - with a lighter sauce and add-ins like meat and veggies.

Both ramen and lo mein are wheat flour based noodles. The "traditional" ramen noodle frequently has the katsui that gives it a distinctive flavor and texture. The lo mein is closer to Italian spaghetti, the texture and flavor are somewhat different.

I can get fresh, dried, or instant where I live, hence my question about which type.

 

[dawnnys]

Thanks mistral, Cathy, and Lisa! I learn a lot here )