Ramen Basics
What is the main ingredient that gives ramen its name and shape?
Noodles
Which ingredient is often added to ramen and comes from a chicken?
A. Corn
B. Egg
C. Seaweed
D. Mushroom
B - Egg
Ramen is most strongly associated with which country?
A. Japan
B. Mexico
C. Italy
D. Brazil
A - Japan
What should you do BEFORE touching food?
Wash your hands
Your customer says, "I don't like spicy food." Should you add a lot of chili?
No
What is the liquid part of ramen called?
Broth
Which of these is a vegetable?
A. Green onion
B. Noodles
C. Broth
D. Soy sauce
A - Green onion
Which food is ramen most closely related to?
A. Noodles
B. Cake
C. Tacos
D. Salad
A - Noodles
Why do chefs use different tools for different jobs?
Different tools help us prepare food safely and correctly.
Your ramen looks completely brown. Name one thing you could add to make it more colorful.
Green onion, corn, carrot, spinach, egg
True or False: All ramen has to be spicy.
False
Which ingredient is made from soybeans and is commonly used as a salty flavoring?
Ramen can have different types of broth. Which one is usually made with miso?
A. Miso ramen
B. Chocolate ramen
C. Apple ramen
D. Cookie ramen
A - A
You're stirring a pot of hot broth. Should you:
A. Walk away
B. Pay attention to what you're doing
C. Run around the kitchen
D. Taste it with your fingers
A: B, pay attention to what you're doing
Your noodles are way too soft and mushy. What probably happened?
They were cooked too long.
Which usually comes first in a bowl: the noodles or the broth?
There's no single required order, but the broth and noodles are combined; in cooking, noodles are often cooked separately and then added to the broth.
What is the name of the green sea vegetable that is sometimes wrapped around sushi and can also be used in ramen?
Nori
Which of these is a common ramen broth flavor?
A. Miso
B. Vanilla
C. Strawberry
D. Chocolate
A - Miso
You taste your broth and think, "Wow, that's REALLY salty!" What could you do instead of adding more salt?
Add other ingredients/liquid to balance it, depending on the recipe.
Your ramen tastes good but looks boring. Name two things you could change to make it look more appealing.
Add colorful toppings, arrange toppings neatly, add green onion, corn, egg
Name three different parts that you might find in a bowl of ramen.
Noodles, broth, egg, vegetables, meat, tofu, seaweed, green onion
You're making ramen and want to add something crunchy. Which would make the most sense?
A. Soft-boiled egg
B. Cooked mushroom
C. Corn or a crunchy vegetable
D. Broth
C
Why do you think ramen can look and taste different depending on where or how it is made?
Different regions, chefs, ingredients, broths, toppings, and cooking traditions create different styles.
Your ramen has noodles, broth, egg, and mushrooms, but everything is soft. What could you add to make the bowl more interesting?
Something crunchy!
You're making ramen for someone who says:
"I want something colorful, crunchy, and not spicy."
Name three ingredients you would choose.
Any possible answer