Grains & noodles
Ramen noodles
Also called fresh ramen noodles, chukamen, alkaline noodles
Springy, yellowish wheat noodles made with alkaline kansui, sold fresh, frozen or dried; the noodle for ramen bowls and tsukemen.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodEgg noodles
Softer and less springy than alkaline ramen noodles; fine in broth, a bit limp.
- T2 · GoodSichuan wheat noodles
Thinner; fine in broth, less substantial.
- T2 · GoodWonton noodles
Thinner and springier; cook very briefly.
- T3 · In a pinchSpaghetti
Boil with a spoon of bicarbonate for alkaline bounce; still less springy.
Cook with Ramen noodles