What kind of instant noodles are eaten in Russia?
Instant noodles are a type of food consisting of noodles sold in the form of a pre-cooked and dried block of pasta, and seasonings to it. Dry blocks of noodles are designed to be boiled or soaked in boiling water for a few minutes before use.
Dried noodle block was originally created by deep-frying boiled noodles, and it is still the main method used in Asian countries. In Western countries, preference is given to air-dried blocks of noodles. The main ingredients of instant noodles are flour, starch, water, salt, and sometimes a small amount of phosphoric acid. The main ingredients of the seasoning are salt, monosodium glutamate, spices and sugar. The seasoning is usually in a separate bag, although in the case of noodles in a cup, it is often in a loose form inside the cup.
Instant noodles were invented by Momofuku Ando of Nissin Foods in Japan. It was released in 1958 under the trademark Chikin Ramen. In 1971, Nissin introduced Cup Noodles, the first noodles in a cup package. Instant noodles are sold all over the world under many brands.
What kind of instant noodles are eaten in Russia?