Alright, let’s talk about them ramen side dishes, you know, the stuff you eat with your noodles. I ain’t no fancy cook, but I know what tastes good, and I know what fills your belly. So listen up, and I’ll tell you what I know.
First off, you gotta have some gyoza. You know, those little dumpling things? They’re fried up all nice and crispy on the bottom, and juicy on the inside. You dip ’em in that soy sauce stuff, and oh boy, they’re good. My grandkids, they love ’em. Can’t get enough, always wantin’ more, more, more.
Then there’s that chahan, or fried rice, as some folks call it. It’s just rice, fried up with some veggies and maybe some meat. It’s simple, but it’s good. And it goes real well with ramen. Fills you right up, you know? You ain’t gonna be hungry after a bowl of noodles and some of that fried rice, I tell ya. Keeps them youngsters quiet for a bit too, which is a blessing all on its own.
And don’t forget the chashu don. That’s the pork stuff, real tender and tasty, served over rice. It’s like a whole ‘nother meal, but smaller, you know? Good for when you’re extra hungry, or if you just really like pork, like my old man did, bless his soul.
- Gyoza – them little dumplings, fried up nice and crispy
- Chahan – that fried rice, good with veggies and maybe some meat
- Chashu don – tender pork over rice, real fillin’
Now, you can get fancy with your ramen, if you want. Some folks put all sorts of things in it. Eggs, cheese, that green leafy stuff… bok choy, I think they call it. But me? I like to keep it simple. Just noodles, broth, and maybe some of them side dishes I told you about.
But if you’re feelin’ adventurous, you can try adding some sesame oil, make it smell good. Or a runny egg, that’s always nice. Some folks even put cheese in it, which I ain’t tried, but hey, to each their own. The main thing is, don’t overcook them noodles. Nobody likes mushy noodles. You want ‘em a little bit chewy, you know? Gotta have some bite to ‘em.
I remember back when, we didn’t have all this fancy stuff. Ramen was just noodles and broth, and we were grateful for it. But times change, I guess. And now you got all these different ways to eat your ramen. Which ain’t a bad thing, mind you. Just different.
So there you have it. My take on ramen side dishes. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, honest food. And that’s all that matters, right? Something that fills your belly and makes you feel good. Now go on and get yourself a bowl of noodles. You deserve it. And don’t forget the gyoza, you won’t regret it. I tell you what, those little dumplings are worth their weight in gold, they are.
And if you got kids, make ‘em some of that fried rice. They’ll eat it up, I promise you. Kids these days, they’re always hungry, always wantin’ something. But a good bowl of ramen and some tasty side dishes, that’ll keep ‘em happy for a while. At least until they want somethin’ sweet. Kids and their sweets, I tell ya, it’s a never-ending battle. But that’s a story for another day. For now, just enjoy your ramen, and don’t forget the sides.
Oh and one last thing. If you ain’t got none of that fancy Kewpie mayo that folks are talking about these days, don’t you worry. Regular mayo will do just fine. It ain’t about how fancy you are, it’s about how good it tastes. And that’s the truth.
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