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Oodles of noodles: a noodle thread

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  • #32
    Rocket_GD
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122444309#Comment_122444309

    They are better but for €1.20 a pack at their cheapest I think it's definitely worth the extra 80c or so for the likes of SAMYANG ones as I find the noodles so much better and actually close enough to actual Ramen noodles.



  • #33
    John_Rambo
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    OK to post noodle bar recommendations here?

    Best in Dublin (in my opinion) is Aobaba. Unfortunately news is out and it's gone a bit more pricey but the noodle dishes are amazing. Mostly Vietnamese style pho bowls. Incredibly filling, slivers of meat, fish and veg, spicy as you like it… HOWEVER this is a classic street food joint so don't expects sumptuous surroundings. It's fairly tacky and bright. If you want somewhere more comfortable try Pho Ta on Crow St. in Temple Bar. Prices are actually around the same as Aobaba, but the food isn't as good (it's still really good).



  • #34
    Rocket_GD
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122445171#Comment_122445171

    Aobaba, one of my favourite restaurants in Dublin, style is definitely like a proper Vietnamese restaurant that you'd see in Hanoi. Have often made trips into town just to get a Báhn Mí!

    Haven't been in a while since moving house, do they take card now or is it still cash only?



  • #35
    igCorcaigh
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    Absolutely OK to post noodle bar recommendations here!

    Thank you for the input @John_Rambo.



  • #36
    John_Rambo
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122445250#Comment_122445250

    Yep, it's a classic Hanoi food bar. Cash only! and it's not as cheap as it used to be Gary_dunne. When it opened first I used to feed myself and my son for €12!!

    One of my favourites is the Spicy Huế, my wife loves the Bun Cha and the kids go nuts for the grilled pork. I have never been able to finish the Special Spicy Huế it and I've gone in STARVING on a few occasions, like almost fainting starving.



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  • #37
    igCorcaigh
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    Early morning instant Chapagetti noodles, with ham, tomato, cucumber.

    I nearly forgot to add the "vegetable oil", don't forget that (it's seasoned, or contains sesame oil? tasty).

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  • #38
    the beer revolu
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122957657#Comment_122957657

    You did forget the water! Wheres the soup?



  • #39
    igCorcaigh
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122957786#Comment_122957786

    There's some soup under there, but I added more :)



  • #40
    Dial Hard
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    I made the mistake of reading this while hungover. I used to live near a really good Vietnamese noodle place in Firhouse. I would MURDER their grilled chicken spicy hue right now.

    God I miss that place.



  • #41
    The Continental Op
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    I'm developing my own noodle lunch "recipe"

    Started off with plain Lidl or Aldi quick/instant noodles done in the microwave. Very quickly decided I like them "dry" with little or no soup.

    Initially I added Lidl's Delux Ground Red Chilli Peppers to add a bit of heat and flavour.

    Todays iteration was instant noodles with two Chillies, fresh mini peppers (one red one orange), two shallots cut into rings and a few spring onions that were lying in the bottom of the fridge. That lot was topped with a generous amount of Korean Sause.

    What I do is chuck the noodles, flavouring, and water into a microwave bowl. Then almost everything is cut up with scissors and dropped in. I often use half a bunch of spring onions and they cut up great with scissors but needed a knife today for the shallots.

    Now what I have found is that you can cook rather than just reheat in the microwave if you turn it right down and leave the noodles in for a much longer time. I do 8-10 minutes at 360 Watts stir then another 2 mins at full power.

    Two chillies will be too hot for most people even one might be over the top.

    Any ideas of any other veg I can add in?

    Should have added a picture but too keen to get stuck in and have lunch.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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  • #42
    igCorcaigh
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122976826#Comment_122976826

    Shiitake mushrooms, if you like them. I use dried or canned.



  • #43
    The Continental Op
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122977588#Comment_122977588

    Sounds a great idea but I don't think I'll bother with Shiitake mushrooms with all the chillies I put in? Will start with whatever's in the fridge normally chestnut mushrooms and upgrade if they add to the taste.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #44
    Hodors Appletart
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    Shredded carrot, diced red pepper, bok choi



  • #45
    The Continental Op
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122977676#Comment_122977676

    Just trying the mushrooms now. 100% will use again. Not sure on the carrot above but will give it a go next time.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #46
    igCorcaigh
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123058332#Comment_123058332

    Carrots work well, if they are sliced really thinly.



  • #47
    awec
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122161196#Comment_122161196

    I was considering ordering this brand from the Asian Supermarket, are they good?

    Is that the spicy flavour (the normal spicy, not the insane spicy ones they do) ?



  • #48
    Hodors Appletart
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123059713#Comment_123059713

    I peel the carrot, then continue to use the peeler to make "ribbons" of carrot, works well



  • #49
    Ryath
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123061449#Comment_123061449

    Yes the Gormet Spicey is the normal one. They are on the spicier side, most people I'd say would find it on the slightly too hot side unless you like spice but I wouldn't put in on the insane side. You can always put in a bit less of the soup mix and work up.

    Haven't actually tried the super spicy one but I'd say it's in the on the too hot for most! The Black Shin is the tastiest and doesn't have quite the same heat, is definitely more balanced in flavour. The normal Gourmet Spicey is still really good and a lot cheaper.

    I was up in Asia Market a while back and they did have more available than on the website so have tried out a good few more. Do like the Nissin Black Garlic but would still favour Nongshim. Samyang noodles are good but most varieties are on the spicey side. Do like the Nongshim Kimchi version for a change.

    https://www.asiamarket.ie/nongshim-black-shin-noodle-130g.html

    https://www.asiamarket.ie/nongshim-shin-ramyun-noodle-120g.html

    Must try out Ottogi they seem well recommended.

    https://www.asiamarket.ie/brands/ottogi-jin-ramen-mild-120g.html

    Did some ramens over the last while, shop bought stock with chicken and air fryer pork belly pieces to try out. They were good enough but felt they were missing something. Pork belly was best had some of the left overs with Nongshim Black the next day and definitely added to it. (Did time the eggs better with the chicken though!)

    Must try out some proper recipes from scratch. Problem is nobody else in the house is terribly adventurous so the instant versions are handy when it's just myself. I'm not as inclined to put in all the prep in when it's only for me. On the other hand I do get sick of their limited palates and at times just want to knock myself up something different and throw them a frozen pizza!

    Adding some freshly fried meat and some frozen veg to some instant noodles can certainly add a lot when you just want a quick meal for one.

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  • #50
    Hodors Appletart
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    What's in your broth there?

    I sometimes make up a broth using Chicken Stock, Mae Ploy Red Curry Paste and a tbsp of Peanut Butter with some Soy Sauce and Rice Vinegar in the mix.

    I love using lefotver roast pork or thinly sliced rare beef with a load veg, especially bok choi which I also think I see in your bowl.



  • #51
    Ryath
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123066242#Comment_123066242

    One is Itsu chicken ramen broth. That wasn't great wouldn't buy again at the price. Other was just a miso soup mix. That wasn't too bad.

    Often just use some chicken stock with garlic, chilli, ginger and some soy sauce. Bok choy in there alright. Did over cook it a bit though!



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  • #52
    igCorcaigh
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    Glorious. 🍜

    But too hot! Not the way to serve stringy noodles.

    https://youtu.be/WW62RWXMlTc?si=pjghDo5qgsCOzH6R


  • #53
    shootermacg
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    Any air dried noodles? All the instant packs are fried, which is what makes them really unhealthy. I'm a fan of air dried noodles with either home made sauce or this stuff (very spicey)

    https://www.asiamarket.ie/samyang-buldak-hot-chicken-flavour-sauce-200g.html?srsltid=AfmBOopuCaJbZIIUoXX9jCDHynpvabhPC1myJi9jiiJYMCYyQ9KfuAzR



  • #54
    igCorcaigh
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123281911#Comment_123281911

    Air dried? Fried? I would have thought that most instant noodles are just boiled and dried, no?



  • #55
    shootermacg
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123282046#Comment_123282046

    No, they're literally chips. There's no real fat content in air dried noodles. Frying is much much cheaper and faster, but obviously a lot less healthy.

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  • #56
    igCorcaigh
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123283673#Comment_123283673

    Interesting! I never knew that.



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