My Noodle Philosophy

I uphold a simple philosophy when I prepare noodle dishes: it shouldn’t be complicated. Crafting a magical bowl of noodles should be as straightforward as boiling pasta or frying sausages. Like any culinary endeavor, creating dishes from scratch naturally takes more time. Personally, I cherish pasta with meat and tomato sauce, but I don’t always make the sauce from scratch; oftentimes, I opt for the store-bought variety.

The same principle applies to noodles: you can choose to handcraft the noodles for your dishes, or you can purchase ready-made ones. Both versions have their unique charm. Like all facets of cooking, you get to decide how deeply you wish to immerse yourself in each ingredient. Many people believe that preparing ramen involves an exhaustive effort, leaving you almost drained by the time you’re ready to serve. While there’s some truth to this, it typically holds only if you choose to create everything from scratch and intend to consume the dish the same day. But, of course, there’s a solution. True to my noodle philosophy, it shouldn’t be complicated—it doesn’t have to be a chore.