Nissin Chikin Ramen facts for kids
A bowl of Nissin Chikin Ramen with serving suggestion of green onions and a raw egg in the centre
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Nissin Chicken Ramen is a super famous brand of instant noodles from Japan. It was the very first instant noodle ever sold! A clever inventor named Momofuku Ando created it in 1958. He got the idea after learning how to cook tempura at home. Today, you can find Chicken Ramen mostly in Japan, but some are sold in other countries too.
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The Story of Instant Noodles
Who Invented Instant Noodles?
The amazing idea for instant noodles came from a man named Momofuku Ando. He was a businessman from Japan. On August 25, 1958, his company, Nissin, started selling the first instant noodles. They called them Chikin Ramen.
How Instant Noodles Were Made
Momofuku Ando found a special way to make noodles "instant." He would cook the noodles first. Then, he would quickly fry them in hot oil. This process is called "flash frying." It dried the noodles very well. This made them last a long time, even longer than frozen noodles!
A Luxury Treat at First
When Chikin Ramen first came out, it was a bit expensive. One block of noodles cost 35 yen. Fresh noodles in stores were much cheaper. So, at first, instant noodles were seen as a special treat. But soon, everyone loved them! A big company called Mitsubishi Corporation helped promote them. After that, instant noodles became super popular.
What Makes Chicken Ramen Special?
Nissin makes many kinds of instant noodles. But Chicken Ramen is a bit different. Most instant noodles come with little packets of seasoning. You add these packets to your noodles. But with Chicken Ramen, the flavor is already in the noodle block itself! This makes it super easy to prepare.
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The product unpackaged
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A promotional vehicle for the product
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Chicken Ramen mascot on a parade float in 2014
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