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    How can I get better at using chopsticks?
    Thuong Tan
    Noodle Expert
    Thuong Tan is a Noodle Expert and the Founder of Noodelist, a food startup producing plant-based instant noodles. Thuong holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Haaga-Helia, University of Applied Sciences, and an MBA in Luxury Brand Management from IFA Paris, Polimoda/Shanghai University. Noodelist’s mission is to produce premium plant-based moroheiya noodles that are nutrient-dense, texturally pleasing, and environmentally friendly.
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    Expert Answer
    They actually sell practice chopsticks that are easier to hold. You can learn how to hold chopsticks using those.
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    What's the best way to season noodles?
    Thuong Tan
    Noodle Expert
    Thuong Tan is a Noodle Expert and the Founder of Noodelist, a food startup producing plant-based instant noodles. Thuong holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Haaga-Helia, University of Applied Sciences, and an MBA in Luxury Brand Management from IFA Paris, Polimoda/Shanghai University. Noodelist’s mission is to produce premium plant-based moroheiya noodles that are nutrient-dense, texturally pleasing, and environmentally friendly.
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    Try adding some fresh herbs on top of your noodles, like coriander or mint leaf.
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    Which hand should you hold the chopsticks in?
    Community Answer
    Place the first chopstick in your dominant hand, holding it with the wide end. The tip of your thumb should be pressed against the chopstick, holding it in.
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    Will eating ramen make me fat?
    Community Answer
    It's made out of pasta, which contains lots of carbohydrates. Unless you exercise a sufficient amount to burn the calories, it will indeed lead to weight gain.
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    Can you eat Ramen noodles with a spoon?
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    The broth, yes. The noodles, tricky. It's better to use chopsticks or even a fork to get the noodles into your mouth. The noodles are too slippery for a spoon.
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    What is Ramen seasoning powder made of?
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    It very much depends on the brand. Commonly added are heaps of salt, yeast extracts (which are a natural source of MSGs), sugar, as well as dried stock of beef, pork, poultry, or seafood. Expect to also find surprising amounts of fat (both from the broth and the fried noodles which are in most ready-to-make Ramen packs). If the powders themselves interest you, you can buy all kinds of stock powders in powder or bouillon-cube form in supermarkets.
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    Am I supposed to chew noodles?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you are.
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