Tesco's Medium Noodles
Instant noodles are probably one of the best things I love to eat. I love to eat anything spicy, salty, stir-fried style, tom yum version – you name it, I have probably tried it! I don’t know about you, but there is just something really appetizing when it comes to eating a cup (or bowl) of instant noodles especially during days when I am too lazy to prepare dinner or during the cold nights of winter. However, I know that eating it regularly is not good for the body. And because of that, I try to limit the consumption simply because of the high salt content in each ready-made packet.
Luckily, I was able to find yummy recipes to make my own versions of ramen or stir-fried “instant” noodles with less the salt and preservatives. Because of this, I just buy the plain instant noodles to accompany the seasoning! It is really convenient having these in right-sized serving portion. All I have to do is cook the vegetables or broth in advance, store in the fridge, and get just enough to prepare for dinner.
I am using a lot of Tesco branded products because of the cheaper price tag and I always have the motto that if it is able to do what it’s supposed to, then the product should be fine. It is the same with this packet of instant cooked noodles. When Tesco launched a wider range of Asian products (noodles included), I tend to buy these when I am cooking yakisoba. Saving on small products like these makes it worthwhile in the end when it adds up!
The only issue I have with this pack of noodles is that it tastes bland and the noodles are oily. I think they used oil to make sure that the pre-cooked noodles will not stick with each other even if vacuum-sealed for a long time. This makes the pack of noodles perfect for stir-fried dishes but if I want to use it for a soup-based noodle dish, I have to expect that the broth will be a bit oilier or I will have to buy from the Asian groceries (or dried option) instead. So when I am thinking of using this to make a bowl of ramen, I make sure to use less oil for the broth.
Apart from that, it is a nice product and very easy to use. I only have to submerge it in boiling water for 2 minutes and strain (if using in a broth) or unpack and mix in the stir fry for yakisoba.
Overall, this is a really convenient and easy-to-use product. Nobody from the family had any allergic reactions to it (even my little one), so I’d say it is safe to use. I hope that Tesco will not increase the amount they charge for it as well. Because with the €0.99 per pack (serves 2), it is really the cheaper option \instead of eating out!
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I'm not familiar with this brand. But I'm happy with the brands sold in our local grocery stores. I love noodles. So quick, easy and tasty!
Tesco is mostly available in the UK/Ireland, if I'm not mistaken. Although I heard that they are starting to expand recently so there are some Asian countries where they decided to do a partnership with so they can sell their brands there.
It is possible they may be available at specialty markets here in the USA, like stores that specialize in Asian foods. Our grocers sometimes ask for suggestions. Maybe I could mention this product and they may begin to stock it. What do you think? Sound like a plan? Noodle Lovers Around the World Unite! :)
Sounds like a plan! :) Although they might prefer the authentic Asian noodles from Asian distributors, too? As I mentioned, Tesco is a British grocery food chain so they just create own brand products for their cheap alternative range. And surprisingly, the demand for Asian goodies is increasing over here, too.
The demand for noodles must also be increasing in the USA because we now even have noodle restaurants cropping up in our neighborhood. :) One of my favorite things about Asian movies is watching them eat those bowls of noodles. Every time I see a scene, I'm thinking: 'YUM! Wish I was there!' :)
When I first discovered noodles, at first I was skeptical about eating them because I never used to like eating spaghetti, and they looked just like spaghetti. So as time went by I tried them once and I loved the taste. and that is when I got hooked and it became my daily lunch time food when I was at work, given that it was the easiest food to prepare. But I stopped eating a lot of it when I discovered that it could be harmful to the body if taken in large amounts. Its good to have them in the house just in case of emergencies or when you don't want to cook they can be very ideal.
Oh, definitely! I remember back when I was in College, I had a few classmates staying in boarding houses and lived on instant noodles because it is cheap and they don't know how to cook! Not the healthiest way to live but I guess some really go through times like this. I also keep a few packets of instant noodles at home since I go through "lazy days" as well no matter how quick it is to prepare the meals.
Tesco’s new boss Dave Lewis is pulling up to a third of products off its shelves as it calls time on policy that left shoppers baffled by a choice of up to 90,000 products on their weekly shop.
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