/hikki/ - Hikikomori

Instant Ramen is really good.

Only have nissin and maruchan in my country. I dislike instant ramen but there is one maruchan product called Yakisoba which I do like.

>>11

> there is one maruchan product called Yakisoba which I do like.

What does that taste like anon?.

shin ramyun is so good, makes me want to order some online since I haven't found it in my city

>>16

>I haven't found it in my city

Do you live in a shit country anon? and because your a hikikomori how do you feel when you go outside?.

>>15

Don't know how to describe the flavor, but there is sweetness to it.

>>20

I like sweet stuff too.

>>17

>Do you live in a shit country anon?

what kind of logic even is that? I used to buy it in the city I lived before

>because your a hikikomori

wasn't sure if I was but after reading sticky, I may as well be

>how do you feel when you go outside?

awful, unless it's a park with no one around

>>23

>what kind of logic even is that?

just asking cause a lot of poor countries usually don't get imported goods.

>Wasn't sure if I was but after reading sticky, I may as well be

Well now you know

>Awful unless it's a park with no one around

I know that feel bro.

>>11

>>15

It's good, it has a dark taro-style sauce which I like, but is VERY high in fat as compared to other brands.

I normally go for just chicken or curry flavored as they are the most common. Normally throw in some leftover meat with soy or worcester sauce and a bit of chili powder.

>>274

>I normally go for just chicken or curry flavored as they are the most common

I like chicken flavored the best.

I retired and went to Taiwan because it's cheaper than the US, but I can't read or speak Chinese. I just stay in my room and only go out for a food run. Bought a panasonic rice cooker, it's the best one I ever owned, it makes, rice, white or brown, soup, noodles, ramen, I'm very happy with it. I like all kinds of Ramen, but now I just buy noodles, my favorite lately is Tainan Guan Miau noodles, thin and wide. And I get herbs and spices, curry, whatever goes in soup like vegetables, beans, eggs etcetra. Coffee, Old San Francisco Golden Sesame Cafe Latte, all kinds of really good tea here. And now I'm a hermit/hikki, I stay occupied with 8ch, and artwork. I've been an artist my hole life, you can do anything on a computer now. I have the new Chromebook flip c302 touchscreen, the google play store just opened up for it and android apps are now compatible, it's amazing. When I was a kid we didn't even have TV, we had to play in the dirt with plastic army men, light them on fire and make home made bombs for play war. Now we have everything, but people don't want to talk to each other anymore. Bubble gum was 1 cent, a bottle of coke was 5 cents, a loaf of bread was 3-4 cents. The difference between now and 40 years is that things were very simple and cheap, and we talked to strangers. It seems that we have everything now, but the world is so complicated that you can hardly fix anything, and no one wants to know you, they won't even look at you.

take care everyone.

>>427

>we had to play in the dirt with plastic army men, light them on fire and make home made bombs for play war.

I also did this when i was a kid back in the 90s.

>It seems that we have everything now, but the world is so complicated that you can hardly fix anything, and no one wants to know you, they won't even look at you.

This is so true.

>>429

War is still popular? I'm sorry to hear that, didn't mean to be depressing. There is an old saying; the more things change, the more they stay the same.

It comes from a Proverb.

the more things change, the more they stay the same.Turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.

take care

>>437

> it's 13 cents a pack

Wow that is a good deal.

That is really cheap, they have other flavors to, I can't find where to buy it.

>>452

It's a local food in your area. I'll take some pictures, but everything is in Chinese, I have to guess at what it is. It develops ESP faster when a different language. :)

>>442

instant soups cost 0.4 usd where i live

Here is a sample of Taiwan ramen, some includes meat.

https://www.airfrov.com/blog/6-taiwan-instant-noodles-you-have-to-try/

>>708

Spicy hot Pot beef actually does sound good.

>>710

I'm having that tonight, it's very good. They give you a hot pepper package, I put my tongue on a very small bit and it's like fire, so I didn't use it. I do use some greens like Tatsoi.

http://www.seriouseats.com/assets_c/2014/05/20140430-asian-greens-tatsoi-creative-commons-thumb-610x406-398453.jpg

They have lots of different mushrooms to add to your soup.

http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8040&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1320234688

Yummy :)

have you ever eaten instant borscht?

t. slav

>>779

No I haven't tried beet soup but it looks really good. Pierogi looks very good also. I learned how to make Indian Chapati a flat bread, very easy to make, you can use it to make pierogie. My Grandmother taught me to make regular yeast bread when I was still a child, and sourdough is very easy too. The problem is you need an oven which complicates things, I've had varying degrees of success using a slow cooker and/or a good rice cooker with very low temp setting to make bread. I found a pdf on torrent years back on Chinese noodles, steam buns, potstickers, etcetra and you can have a really delicious and cheap diet this way. Use meat as a condiment or flavoring to keep the cost down and lots of vegetables, it's healthier that way too. I got into Indian and Bengali spice to make anything taste good also. I hope all of this helps you to eat well and enjoy life more. Find some good quality short grain brown rice in bulk, and quality toasted sesame oil, virgin coconut oil, use these as a staple, they are very healthy, cheap. I cook everything else in a clear flavored broth and add it on top of the rice. I control my intake of calories, take walks late at night to avoid the Lunatic Asylum. Pick heavy things up and then put them down, move around, exercise using youtube examples. You won't gain weight, feel better, sleep better, your alternate universe will feel more normal. Also 11 years ago I learned the microcosmic orbit (Qigong) meditation from some Monks that I ran into. Ever since I've done this twice per day, laying down, before getting out of bed and then before going to sleep, I make two or three revolutions for my health.

Take care

Almost forgot to talk about fermented dairy products that you can make yourself to keep the bacteria in your gut healthy.

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/list-fermented-milk-products-10086.html

I make my own Buttermilk, yogurt and sour cream with this how to.

https://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-sour-cream/

I use a quart of buttermilk in a gallon of regular milk, keep the cap loose and let it sit out without refrigeration for about three days. Heavy cream for making whipped cream, add about three tablespoons per cup and do the same as above, let it sit on the counter until its sourcream (Creme Fraiche), once you do this you will always make your own, its so good and easy.

>>807

Thanks for the links anon.

>>4

>at nissin, maruchan, shin ramyun

I still live off with maruchan. A few years ago, my mother bought shin ramyun. That spicy stuff is so good. So much sodium and all but it's so damn good.

I don't like some brands that have the cup versions. I prefer cooking the package types in a pot. It tastes more better than the cup version but there are a few exceptions that are just amazingly tasty.

Not really ramen but black bean noodles with steam rice is so good. They're called Jjajangmyun in Korean. I tried the one with the powder and oil packets and it wasn't really good but the one that has small package containing already the sauce and everything is legit.

It's this brand: http://koreainmykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/077.jpg

I tried one of this big bowl instant ramen from Japan. It was funny that they include one piece of pork in a small packet. It has everything to make instant ramen. Let me tell ya, it tastes just like the real thing.

Just something about noodles, makes a real good meal anyhow. Convenient otherwise. I'm probably the only one who drinks milk while eating maruchan chicken ramen flavor. The taste after you eat some noodles and then drink milk is refreshingly good for me.

Most Unique Street Food in Taiwan | RARE Taiwan Street Food Tour - Handmade BEST Taiwan Dumplings.

Hi there me again, more on ramen later :)

What Owning a Ramen Restaurant in Japan is Like.

This looks so good, I have to eat something now.

~enjoy :)

>>1276

>>1278

Skip to 3:44 this guy compares ramen from around the world.

I've been fasting for three days now and I think this thread has broken me, my mouth can't stop watering.

>>1283

>I've been fasting for three days now and I think this thread has broken me, my mouth can't stop watering.

Why have you been fasting anon??.

>>1285

Due to certain circumstances I couldn't bring myself to go to the kitchen to eat, after the first day I decided to see what it'd be like if I continued to fast. I lasted about 70 hours before I couldn't ignore hunger anymore, before that it was just a nagging hollow feeling like a pang of loneliness that wouldn't go away. I managed to hold on for another 4 hours after that but when you're alone with only yourself for company, being extremely hungry on top of everything else makes any attempt at escapism extremely difficult. I think what really got me in the end was not being able to face myself, rather than the hunger. It was an interesting experience and I'll most likely try it again and see if I can go for longer next time. Despite originating from a bad experience it turned into a very positive one contrary to my original expectations. I also thought I'd feel a sense of regret for folding after 3 days but I'm actually looking forward to trying it again.

>>1289

I actually have done this too.

>>1289

That actually sounds pretty interesting. I'm a bit of a fatty so I might try this myself.

>>1293

When you break your fast…suggestion.

I use fresh limes and salt water, or you can use lemons or grapefruit, like a salty lemonade. Drink a large glass before taking food this will clean you out. Then have a banana, later something bland like oatmeal, flavored with banana, raisins, brown sugar or honey and milk, cinnamon is good …this is a very good way to start the day after a long fast. After you eat you will want to take a nap, don't set the alarm or allow anything to wake you, just sleep until you wake naturally.

Take care

>>1304

Thanks anon if i ever feel like fasting i will keep this in mind.

>>1304

Those are some fascinating tips, thanks anon.

>>1479

I like beef flavor, but I've always been a bit more partial to chicken. They're both great though. I also like to get the spicy varieties when I can find them.

>>1483

>I also like to get the spicy varieties when I can find them.

Sounds tasty.

Japanese Street Food, Sashimi, Ramen, Seafood.

Teppanyaki: French Beef & French Duck - Japanese Food in Germany

>>1556

>>1558

Looks tasty.

>>1516

Never tried that kind before ether maybe next time if i see it at my local convenience store ill. grab it.

*Ingredients* Water Granulated Sugar Agar Brown Sugar Syrup (kokumitsu) Soybean Flour (kinako) *Recipe* 1.Put 12g granulated sugar and 15g agar in a pot and mix. 2.Add 500cc water little by little, mixing in between. This is important because agar does not dissolve easily. 3.Dissolve the agar completely in the boiling hot water. 4.Pour it into the sphere mold. 5.Chill it in a refrigerator. 6.Remove it from the mold after it hardens and cover it with brown sugar syrup and soybean flour. 7.Please eat while being one with the Force.

I'm having this today, Shin ramyun noodle soup.

>>1653

i'm gonna look for this thanks for posting anon.

>>1656

It's really good, and spicy, I mixed it with a can of chicken vegetable soup and it's really great that way.

take care

>>1658

Agreed, it's good & has a pretty big portion size. If the spice is too much for you, just put in half & it's still got a decent amount of heat.

I microwave my ramen in a bowl of water for the average lunch, but sometimes it gets clumped together, y'know? Unless the noodles are strong enough to not dissolve in the broth, I drain it. So, I put in a little cap-full of olive oil with it all during the nuking process. It makes broth-less noodles retain the savory flavor without drying out too fast.

>>1659

>I microwave my ramen in a bowl of water for the average lunch,

I cook mine on the stove top.

>>1672

Thank you good suggestions. I like to add some meat and or vegetables or an egg makes it really good. :)

>>1659

I use an induction burner (stove top), or you can use a rice cooker also makes great soup.

>>1659

I use an electric kettle, works perfectly, and you don't need to pay attention like when you do it on the stovetop.

Just heat water, dump on noodles, cover, wait.

>>1675

> I like to add some meat and or vegetables or an egg makes it really good. :)

That actually sounds really good.

>>1694

>I was skeptical because frozen ramen sounded odd to me

Yeah same that is why i asked i'm just use to eating top ramen i guess.

My favorite homemade ramen:

Knorr Tomato Bouillon with Chicken Flavor

https://www.target.com/p/knorr-174-granulated-bouillon-tomato-chicken-15-9-oz/-/A-15211241

Or:

Seasoned Vegetable Base

https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/products/product-detail.aspx?productid=18

I put water to boil angel hair pasta or whatever kind you like. When It's cooked

I take some of the hot pasta water, put in

a bowl. Use one or the other soup bases above to flavor the water according to taste.

Then I add either Tamari soy sauce or Ponzu

for a rich salty taste.

And some Cholula Hot Sauce or Curry.

You can make your own with, Ancho, and

Madras Sambar Masala and whatever else

you like to taste. From here it's your own recipe, you can add meat, vegies, egg etcetera.

It's really wonderful way to make your own simplified Ramen with everything you like.

Have fun :)

>>1709

Thanks for the links anon.

>>1710

Welcome.

http://webm.land/media/hfQW.webm

crazyman :)

I tried this spicy chicken ramen flavor: https://pasteboard.co/GUA1oBr.png

My aunt brought it over a couple of weeks ago. I had no idea it was spicy until I tried it. I didn't think it would be THAT spicy. My mouth was on fire. What sucks is that there was no milk at the time. But it was so good tho.

I also tried this one called chapagetti: https://pasteboard.co/GUA32MF.jpg

I talked about the black bean noodles that I mentioned: >>1067

But the chapagetti was terrible. It tasted nothing. Would prefer the one I mentioned: >>1067

It's more flavored and it's close to the real thing.

If I really want to dedicate more on the ramen stuff, I would probably import the stuff that Japan has.

This one is so good: https://www.airfrov.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-13-at-1.21.51-PM.png

>>1912

> spicy chicken ramen

That stuff is really good.

Do you guys know of any good vegetarian instant ramen? The vegetable flavours usually have shellfish in them so I have to know specific ones to get.

>>1999

>Do you guys know of any good vegetarian instant ramen?

Mama has a Vegetarian Pa-Lo Duck Flavor

>>1999

>vegetarian instant ramen

First: What, Exactly, is Ramen?

Ramen noodles are made from wheat flour and oil, usually with a few extra ingredients for flavor, such as salt, or additional fillers such as potato starch - and that's it!

All these ingredients are 100% vegetarian, and even 100% vegan!

So, then what's the problem with eating ramen noodles as a vegetarian or even as a vegan? It's the seasoning packets that accompany the noodles which are nearly always decidedly not vegetarian, as they usually contain such appetizing ingredients as "powdered cooked chicken" or "dehydrated beef extract". To be 100% clear: The ramen noodles themselves are vegetarian, but the little seasoning packets are usually not. But, keep reading…

The one major exception to this rule is Top Ramen brand Oriental flavor, which contains no animal ingredients at all, including in the flavoring packet and is both vegetarian and vegan. So by all means, stock up on this vegetarian ramen brand! Look for the blue Top Ramen packages at your grocery store. Top Ramen's chili flavored ramen is also vegetarian and vegan, though it is not as common as the Oriental flavor.

https://www.thespruce.com/are-ramen-noodles-vegetarian-3378465

I use this to make my own soup base, it's organic vegetarian and add whatever else I like.

Seasoned Vegetable Base

https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/products/product-detail.aspx?productid=18

>>2001

>>2007

Thank you!

>>2013

>Thank you!

No problem anon they have it for sale on Ebay if you are interested in buying it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mama-Vegetarian-Pa-Lo-Duck-Flavor-6-Pack-Instant-Ramen-Noodles-1-9oz/122294581629?hash=item1c7953397d:g:onsAAOSwSypY~6S2

Ingredients:

One pack of instant ramen

Three large table spoons of ranch dressing (not that cheap shit not that light shit. hidden valley is good)

two table spoons of cream cheese

half a pack of noodle seasoning

one half cup of broken up crunchy pretzels

Boil water

Put Pretzels, cream cheese and crushed noodles into bowl

add boiling water for like 3-5 minutes idunno

pour off water then add ranch and seasoning

bon apetit

>>2990

Thanks anon sounds really good actually.

>>595

that's scamazon for you. just find a local buisness that does groccery delivery make a shopping list and stock up on the same stuff at 25cents a pack.

>>3071

>find a local buisness that does groccery delivery make a shopping list and stock up on the same stuff at 25cents a pack.

I'm still new to online shopping once i figure it all out i probably will just have all of my groceries delivered to me so i no longer have to actually go to the store at night also i wouldn't call Amazon a complete scam i've bought some great stuff off of there so far.

>chicken ramen

>peanut butter

>milk

>chili oil

little experiment that turned out pretty good, but way too hot, too much chili oil

>>3952

Well of course refrigerated freight is very expensive. Amazon is a warehouse dealer and anything that doesn't go through the established channels is going to be expensive. The grocery thing is really just them trying to further establish themselves at the online Walmart. It's an experiment and they don't have the direct resources to ship groceries fast and cheap because those channels simply don't exist though they will in the future. They're already competing with actual Walmart because they have a service where you can simply order anything in the store and then pick it up hours later. This is just a matter of distribution. The smart move is being a middleman between retail and consumers for a reasonable rate. Their already are many businesses that do personal shopping but i'm not aware of any doing it on a significant scale and for a reasonable margin. All these personal shopping apps are really just gimmicks people use a couple times and forget about because they're expensive as fuck.

>>3959

very interesting post anon thank you

50 Ramen Noodle Recipes

http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/college-life/ramen-noodle-recipes/

>>4341

Thanks anon.

>>427

Goodbye elder hikki

>>5192

>Goodbye elder hikki

Hes probably still lurking but oh well.

I love shin ramyun. I entirely exist on shin ramyun, eggs, canned chili, and sardines. Anyone know where to get shin ramyun cheaper? It's nearly a dollar a pop on amazon, quite expensive.

back in my acute hikki days I would subsist off of Indomie Mi Goreng ramen. It was like 50c. a packet and came with fried onions. Sooooo good.

>>5203

>shin ramyun

That shit is very good.

>>5213

> I just drink tea or coffee to keep the hunger away.

I drink water to do this.

>>5215

>I drink water to do this.

Water makes me piss too much to only drink water all day.

>>5213

>I hate instant ramen would rather starve than eat it.

Nothing wrong with that, everyone has different tastes. An anon in another thread suggested eating oatmeal to stave off hunger, which is actually very effective and a healthy alternative to ramen.

>I just drink tea or coffee to keep the hunger away.

I do this too. What kind of teas do you like anon? I think my personal favorite is a tea called 'Masala Chai' which is an India-based tea. It has cinnamon, ginger, clove, and some other things and it smells wonderful.

I eat cheap generic bulk-pack macncheese. I mix in cream of chicken from a can with the cheese sause and eat that. If canned chicken is on sale I mix in about 1 10oz can of that

Yeah, we only have Nissan, Maru, and Too here. But we also have all their byproducts like yakisoba also.

I actually eat for chicken nuggets and ravolis then instant ramen but I still keep a stock pile of it.