Noodles for lunch
By enelym001
@enelym001 (8322)
Philippines
May 12, 2012 11:35am CST
For lunch at work the other day, I just bought four small cheese bread & a cup noodle. The noodle was in my drawer for several days already so that I will have something to eat if I feel hungry. But since I feel lazy bringing lunch with me, and it's too hot to go outside to buy something... I poured on hot water and seasonings on the noodle, waited for it to be cooked, just to realized it's not a noodle soup! 
It's Mi Goreng (in Malay, fried noodles) so I ended up draining the hot water with all its seasonings already mixed in it. It's tasteless
but anyway, I still had to eat it, don't wanna be hungry.
It's Mi Goreng (in Malay, fried noodles) so I ended up draining the hot water with all its seasonings already mixed in it. It's tasteless but anyway, I still had to eat it, don't wanna be hungry.1 person likes this
18 responses
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 May 12
Hi godmom
The only good (and unfair) thing is that I am not working at your office... coz if I was... you wouldnt ever have had a noodle pack anywhere near your workdesk
and as such... there wouldnt have been any such mishaps
Well, when I mess up with noodles, I try to pacify those taste buds using some sauce (tomato is always available as I dont like tomato sauce in the raw form- so it stays safe)... adding pepper and or extra salt and a little of green chilly or chilly sauce can help too...
If you dont find them in sachets, you can ask your office mates if they have any spare...
The only good (and unfair) thing is that I am not working at your office... coz if I was... you wouldnt ever have had a noodle pack anywhere near your workdesk and as such... there wouldnt have been any such mishaps
Well, when I mess up with noodles, I try to pacify those taste buds using some sauce (tomato is always available as I dont like tomato sauce in the raw form- so it stays safe)... adding pepper and or extra salt and a little of green chilly or chilly sauce can help too...
If you dont find them in sachets, you can ask your office mates if they have any spare...1 person likes this
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
13 May 12
I have no lunchmate that day
Well, though that gives me an opportunity to order a big Pizza all for me
... if I was closer to your place, I would have sent you some home-made lunch that I had done for me.. I can always share with you dear godmom
all for me... if I was closer to your place, I would have sent you some home-made lunch that I had done for me.. I can always share with you dear godmom@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Thanks godson
I am sure you are making yummy foods. Pizza! I love that too!
I am sure you are making yummy foods. Pizza! I love that too!@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
12 May 12
Hi godson
I remembered I didn't opened the chilli sauce because I didn't want it to taste so spicy... but then when I messed up, I put some of it. It became spicy but still taste wasn't so nice. I didn't put all the chilli sauce.
I have no lunchmate that day, that's why I had to eat bread and noodles.
I remembered I didn't opened the chilli sauce because I didn't want it to taste so spicy... but then when I messed up, I put some of it. It became spicy but still taste wasn't so nice. I didn't put all the chilli sauce.
I have no lunchmate that day, that's why I had to eat bread and noodles.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
12 May 12
Nope, I drained it coz. There is no pan in the office so there is no way for me to fry it. 
I had to eat it even though it doesn't taste that good since all its flavors are gone.
I had to eat it even though it doesn't taste that good since all its flavors are gone.1 person likes this
@wolveren (1586)
• Cebu, Philippines
12 May 12
I would have eaten it too. Better than nothing at all. I love noodles and the variety they have concocted wherever in Asia. I try not to eat them too much though. It's not too healthy. But it does keep hunger at bay in some days, and it's light if you're on a strict diet. :)
Why do companies always give us unhealthy but delicious food?
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 May 12
This is where they're good at. Noodles is my favorite before.
Cup noodles only look good in commercials though, they rarely taste great. 
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
14 May 12
Yeah sometimes it lacks seasonings. The one in pouch are tastier than those cup noodles. BUt cup noodles are still better to bring to work in times we don't have food at work. =)
@thewonderboy (7501)
• India
13 May 12
I don't think it can feel safe from the hunger you have. I usually used to have a plate of rice with curies at afternoon get get rid my hunger. A pack of noodles do not help me to do it. Does the noodles helped you to get rid of the hunger ?
get get rid my hunger. A pack of noodles do not help me to do it. Does the noodles helped you to get rid of the hunger ?@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Yes it has helped me. Actually I feel full already since I ate 3 cheese breads too with the noodles. Aside from that, I had taken rice on my breakfast which made me feel less hungry. In fact, I have thought of doing this kind of lunch every Thursday, since my lunchmate won't be with me during Thursdays. I don't like eating a full meal alone.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 May 12
Yes SHE is cute she is a lady so there will be a difference with her looks and yours. Of course I am having a good time with her, eating and chatting with her.
she is a lady so there will be a difference with her looks and yours. Of course I am having a good time with her, eating and chatting with her.@thewonderboy (7501)
• India
14 May 12
So do you find a good time with your luchmate ?
Is he cute like me ?
?
@collectingstardust (94)
• United States
12 May 12
You could have probably just ate the noodles with the water and the seasoning. It would have just been like a noodle soup, except the noodles were a bit fried rather than boiled.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
12 May 12
I tried to taste it but I feel it doesn't taste really nice with the soup on, so I drained it. I waited for a few minutes more to make the noodle soft. But the taste still isn't nice.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
14 May 12
Yeah I must read it first before putting the seasonings. That way even if I have already put the water, I still have the seasoning for me to put or set aside for a while.
@maharlikah (1045)
• Philippines
13 May 12
At least you have a unique lunch today. And the most important thing is you were not able to skip meals for lunch. I love the cheese and the bread. :-)
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Yup maharlika, I was able to put some food on my stomach instead of not eating something. wonderboy, noodle is only for some days when I don't have someone with me to eat a full meal.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Hi ryanong,
I used to eat rice as my breakfast in the morning, whenever I feel lazy taking packed lunch with me. I would instead bring with me some bread or noodles to eat at lunch. Noodles can actually make us full. Coz when I take rice as a lunch, I used to eat very less.
@butterscotsh (1012)
• Philippines
23 May 12
Haha. It's always better to read instructions first
before you open it. I always read intructions for noodles
even if I already have an idea how to cook it.
That's because diffeent bands and different products
have different ways to be cooked.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 May 12
Hi butterscotsh,
Yes you are right. Different brands and products have different ways to tell consumers about the way their products can be cooked. They also have different types of labels which we sometimes mistook one as a soup or one that must be drained. And it's my mistake not to read it, I just looked at the packaging and didn't even read it much
@bharatrk (12)
• Poland
13 May 12
actualy i realy very like chinese food . At my calage at lunch time me and my all friends gather and order for chinese food.my mom and dad dont like chinese food so that doesnt made at home.so l always make order for that from hotel. At lunch time i realy like chinece food.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
14 May 12
Yup Chinese food tastes really nice... not only the noodles but other dishes as well. It has a lot of resemblance with the food that we eat in my country too.
@mathejo (155)
• Philippines
13 May 12
I like Korean noodles shim ramyun. it taste great on a cold rainy weather. I like the way it was made spicy and all. I crave for it everyday yum ;p
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
I haven't tried that... I don;t want my noodle to be too much spicy. But I would love to try that.. I have to remember the brand... Shin Ramyun. Thanks mathejo!
Thanks mathejo!
@JER616 (545)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Haha! Lesson: It pays to read the label.
Friendly advice though, please don't make it a habit eating instant noodles as they will later on damage your kidneys. If you need to, soak the noodles first in hot water and drain. The hot water will dissolve the plastic enveloped in every noodle strand in the instant noodle. You can mix the seasoning on the second hot water you pour in.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
14 May 12
Hi Jer,
Lesson: It pays to read the label.
LoL! Next time I must not forget to read the label. I've read about that method of cooking, will try to do it next time. But for instant fried noodle, it's not necessary to put hot water again after draining the first one, i think it would be very soft and not really nice eating a really soft noodle.
@sourabharoy1992 (730)
• India
12 May 12
Hello friend,
I also like the noodles. But I think it is not perfect for lunch.
Have a nice day.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Hi sourabahroy,
Yes not actually perfect meal. But it is something that I planned on eating every Thursday when my lunch mate won't be around to eat with me. It can actually make us at least full.
@Tamosree1993 (1525)
• India
12 May 12
I disagree with you. Don't you eat noodles today? Tell me truth.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
12 May 12
Hi Manda,
It tasted like a plain noodle. I really wanted to some soup but I didn't notice that I have bought Mi Goreng. Actually, it would taste really great with the seasonings.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Hi shibham,
Yes I've been so busy with a lot of things and got less time to come online. But am trying to come at least a few hours a day here.
For me, I'd better eat something even it is tasteless than be hungry. I feel weak when I don't eat. This noodle or bread things will happen for me once a week.
For me, I'd better eat something even it is tasteless than be hungry. I feel weak when I don't eat. This noodle or bread things will happen for me once a week.
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
12 May 12
I keep instant raman noodles in cups in my drawer at work in case I need to eat something at work. They are tasty. I also keep peanut butter handy too.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Hi TrvlArrngr,
Ramen, I loved that too. I remember my dad used to bring some of that from Japan. I would love to keep lots of foods inside my drawer but officemates aren't fond of eating. They just kept drinking.
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Oh I did ate noodles for lunch sometimes especially when I feel lazy to go out to look for something to eat. But when having snack in the afternoon, I used to have heavy meal as if it was lunch lol.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
13 May 12
Before I used to eat a heavy meal and then go out to buy burger at a near burger machine otuside the office. But this building don't have any near fast food where I can at least buy a burger. I would love to have one so I can sometimes eat burger instead of noodles if I don't feel like bringing "baon" with me.
