1. Julian Yan Computer Studies A Semiahmoo Secondary
Ramen
Julian Yan
Computer Studies A
Semiahmoo Secondary

2. History of ramen Unclear origin Called shina soba until 1950
First ramen shop opened in Yokohama, 1910
Instant ramen invented in 1958
Ramen became Japanese cultural icon in 1980

3. Noodles Noodles made in various shapes and length
Noodles made by wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui
Kansui is the distinguished ingredient of ramen
Kansui originated from inner Mongolia
Noodles with kansui results yellowish color and firm texture
Kansui is a liquid made of sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate

4. Soup Soup mainly based on chicken or pork
Minor ingredients are kombu, tuna flakes, baby sardines, beef bones, shiitake, and onions
Flavored with salt, miso, or soy sauce
Soup divided into 4 types. Shio (salt), Tonkotsu (pork bone), Shoyu (soy sauce), and miso
Other styles later emerged, including curry ramen

5. Toppings
After basic preparation, ramen can be seasoned with toppings including:
Pork chops
Eggs
Dried seaweed
Corn

6. Religion Variations Sapporo: Rich miso ramen
Kitakata: Thick, flat, curly noodles served in a pork and niboshi broth
Tokyo: Thin, curly noodles served in a soy- flavored chicken broth
Yokohama: Ramen called le-kei. Consists thick, straight noodles served in a soy flavored pork broth
Wakayama: Has a broth made from soy sauce and pork bones.

7. Related Dishes Nagasaki champon Tan-men Wantan-men Abura soba
Tsuke-men

8. Instant Ramen
Instant ramen exported from Japan by Nissin foods in 1971
Bearing name Oodos of Noodles
Named Nissin Cup Noodles 1 year later
Packaged in foam food container
Term ramen used as instant ramen in North America.

9. Ramen is a type of noodle served in a bowl

10. Just eat it Instant ramen is not healthy.