Sept 21- Why you should soak instant noodles

@peachpurple (13882)
Malaysia
September 21, 2017 9:10am CST
I never thought that I was supposed to soak instant noodles before cooking them. The instructions on the packet doesn't say so, who did and why? I had watched a documentary series about how the instant noodles were made and how to cook it to taste good. One of the crucial point is you have to soak the instant noodles, after you take it out from the packet, whether it is for soup noodles or dried noodles. Just soak it with tap water until it submerged. One minute will do , no longer than that because it will turn soggy. Reason: instant noodles are pre-fried before packaging and seasoned with coating stuff to ensure the noodles stays the rectangular shape, crisp and last longer. So if you didn't soak the instant noodles, you will be consuming the excess oil and the coating stuff into your tummy, become obese or over weight. Try it. Result: A layer of white stuff and oil submerged on top of the tap water after 1 minute. Guarantee 100%! my photo
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
21 Sep 17
thank you this is cool going to do the next time.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
22 Sep 17
@peachpurple same there
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
ok, have a nice day
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
@amadeo cheers
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@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
yes i also thought that soaking the noodles will remove the salt in them. i also read on FB about throwing away the first water boiled then replace another cups of noodles. it was stated that the salt should have gone with the first water thrown away.
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@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
24 Sep 17
@peachpurple ahh, so that is why my son times the cooking for only 3 minutes, not more and not less.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
24 Sep 17
@ridingbet ahh.... yes...
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
yes, soaking with tap water will do, if you throw away the first batch of boil water, it will take more time of cooking. Furthermore the noodles will turn soggy.
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@LadyDuck (454942)
• Switzerland
21 Sep 17
Thank you for sharing, if I buy instant noodles I surely soak them.
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@LadyDuck (454942)
• Switzerland
22 Sep 17
@peachpurple I never bought instant noodles until now, but I will surely keep in mind your advice.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
oh yes please, do soak them to remove the excess oil.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
@LadyDuck thanks for your kind words.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Sep 17
I never thought to do this, thanks, I will remember to soak them first before making soup from now on.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
glad that this information is useful to you
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Sep 17
I didn't know that. Good to know should I ever eat pasta again.
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@just4him (303392)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Sep 17
@peachpurple I'm on a Whole30 diet. No pasta allowed and I don't miss it.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
21 Sep 17
Wow! A good piece but how do you make soup noodles?
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
@aureliah you are welcome
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
after soaking, first bring water to boil, add in the seasoning then put in the noodles to absorb the taste
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@aureliah (24340)
• Kenya
22 Sep 17
@peachpurple Wow thank you. That simple.
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@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
22 Sep 17
I heard of this before but never actually did it myself...
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
do try
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@hereandthere (45671)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
but will it alter the taste?
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
1 minute soaking doesn't affect the noodles nor taste
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
Interesting fact that I never knew.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
me too, I watched the documentary program on tv, lots of health issues needed to be careful of.
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@weevee18 (2067)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
This is interesting. I'll try this next time
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
OK, do let me know when you see the results
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@weevee18 (2067)
• Philippines
23 Sep 17
@peachpurple hey. I just tried it and I realized you're right! :)
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
23 Sep 17
@weevee18 hehe!
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@Scrapper88 (5958)
• United States
21 Sep 17
I never soak the noodles before I cook them. I just cook the noodles after I take them out of the package.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
I used to do that too but I noticed that I put on weight easily. Now with soaking it is better
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• Nairobi, Kenya
22 Sep 17
hmm, that's interesting to note. I have reduced my noodle consumption considerably but will try this and see.
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@Ganma7 (3664)
21 Sep 17
Thank you good to know. I had no idea either
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
you are welcome
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• Canada
21 Sep 17
I never knew this I will have to try and remember to soak my noodles before cooking them.
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@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 17
ok, it is a good habit to discard the oil first
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