Elevate your ramen forever! | Fast, easy, tasty hiking | camping | backpacking meals, recipes

[@robertlecompte8165]

Keep doing what you do very inspiring and your content is fing awesome thank you and keep going ginseng outlaw out!

[@ChefCorso]

Cheers RL!

[@lesstraveledpath]

My favorite way to elevate just about any noodle packet dish is to start with some aromatics. Add a little oil to the pot. Heat fresh garlic, green onion whites, ginger root, etc until slightly brown, then add the liquid. It only takes a minute, but the flavor is so much better.

[@Leonard_Davinci]

Start w/Garlic/onion/oil… oh yeah! Then add “whatever” !

[@BinManSays]

Simply just add gelatin it'll fool anyone into thinking the broth had been stewing for hours. I tend to take a mini jam jar with soy, hoison and rice wine vinegar then I throw in chilli, garlic and ginger then whatever else I can forage or grab from a local store on the way in

[@ScrabblerVid]

Actual content starts at 3:00

[@AnimusZen]

I'll save you 15 minutes: add spices and veggies to the ramen, in case that wasn't abundantly obvious.

[@Eddiewalkerpr]

If anyone hasn't done it yet. Add two slices of Velveeta cheddar cheese to chicken ramen soups. Delicious!👌🏼

[@mattserraes8561]

I add dried soup vegetables to the water first,then the noodles. Also leftover ,canned or dried chicken. I like it thicker, so less water. I eat it a couple times a week as well as in the woods.

[@bjf10]

I brought some of the spicy Szechuan packets on my recent thru hike of the Oregon Coast Trail and they were awesome! Powdered soy sauce, dehydrated eggs, and peanut butter powder were all useful ramen additions too, and I loved adding a green pepper, some green onion, and/or some aidell's sausage (browned in the pan first, of course). Thanks for helping make my trail meals more interesting, chef!

[@ChefCorso]

that stuff is so good. Glad you are enjoying!

[@bjf10]

Black vinegar and soy sauce is a match made in heaven!

[@recelehberger1603]

I have been doing some research on a cook pot for two as I am getting my fiance into backpacking. That ended up with me finding a video featuring you from backpackingTV. I have been watching your channel for the last couple of days and am inspired. You inspired me to test out my new pot and cook dinner on the back deck with my backpacking setup tonight while I watch the sunset. Thanks for all the great ideas, you are like REI Babish 🤌🤌🤌

[@ChefCorso]

cheers RL! happy to have you aboard.

[@Olyphoto7]

I’ve been using brown rice ramen from Costco for a few months and love it. I’ve also been using the Umami from Trader Joe’s even longer, I add it to lots of different things.

[@marceld6061]

Drinking game! Every time he says "golden light"

[@jsweevil]

I've been picking up samle bottles of Thai sweet chili sauce at walmart. Perfect addition to a pack of ramen along with the provided flavoring packet.

[@videohippies1229]

I've been loving to add dried onions(also really cheap at the asian grocery store). Also tried the dried nasi/bami vegetable mix. Bit it's to much cabbage in my flavour and has you chewing forever. I've found some dried muahrooms from the asian grocery store tasting quite old and musty. But i need some more practise in choosing the right brand or type of mushroom i guess!

[@edmolash3401]

Great tips except for the celery, which IMO tastes like stagnant pond water.

[@TheScottishKayaker]

Looks delicious. However you can buy rice noodles at any Asian market so there is no need to waste the flavor packet plus less waste from the individual packaging.

[@jonmoore4050]

along with celery, what other friuts & veggies will last 2-4 days on trail? Will always perfer real food to packaged, but short of trial & error, unsure of typical shelf life in trail conditions.

[@ChefCorso]

hey JM. Bell peppers, snap peas, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauli, carrots. Kale is very sturdy. Most cheeses as well.

[@BrittanyJosey]

@@ChefCorso And it wont make us sick? I also prefer fresh and healthy options but I am scared to upset my stomach in the back country!

[@ChefCorso]

no food is 100% food safe all the time, but from my experience, there is minimal issue with some veggies @@BrittanyJosey

[@billwiley7216]

I like the Nissin Chow Mein Teriyaki Chicken that has the dry seasoning packet you put in while it is cooking and then the sauce packet you add in after it is finished cooking. These come in the plastic bowls designed for microwave use but you can cook the noodles in a pot just like any other Ramen. They cost a few cents more than the base Ramen packs but honestly taste a lot better.

[@22veteranflyfishing]

Love the video I just subbed, I know what I'm doing tomorrow, going shopping to get some stuff for my ramen.

[@ChefCorso]

love it, welcome aboard!

[@plbernstein92]

Your link to the better ramen is broken

[@ChefCorso]

thanks for letting me know. updated

[@sanshinron]

I usually make Korean instant noodle soup (rice noodles) and add beef jerky, an egg and scallions. It's amazing.

[@terribels]

I diy my instant ramen as well. I get the seafood instant ramen, then half the packet. Put in spring onions, shredded crab sticks (imitation), and whatever vegetable i find. Then half the water, or put less water. Then add egg.

[@englishatheart]

Leave the water level as instructed. Ramen is meant to be a soup.

[@larryfisher7056]

Celery leaves also make an interesting rough pesto for pasta with olive oil and maybe a bit of anchovy.

[@elmerhomero666]

When boiling, you shud put the cellery and maybe you can bring from home green onions DRIED, if you do that it would be a much better.

[@mr.somebody1493]

Celery leaves are my favorite, a staple addition to soup and the best part of the plant IMO.

[@ChefCorso]

So good!

[@naomibrown7785]

Chef C: MSG, even in minute amounts, causes allergic reactions. I do, however like those curly noodles in the packet. Perhaps you may provide some alternative ingredients that do not have either salt, sugar or even trace amts of bad-for-me- MSG. Thanks!

[@ChefCorso]

yes, it can cause issues for some people. But my comment is that is not as bad as people think. If MSG is not for you, you can just add Szechuan peppercorn powder, Chinese red chili, garlic powder

[@edgriffin6732]

It's impossible to be allergic to MSG. It's monosodium glutamate. You can't be allergic to sodium and you can't be allergic to glutamate, a necessary amino acid.

[@bucky716]

Made the impulse influencer influenced purchase and it's excellent. Also added a scrambled egg to it! A whole new meal. Thanks.

[@ChefCorso]

🙌

[@elijahthompson3899]

Just in time for my trip on the 1st, thank you!

[@lazylearner967]

Looks amazing! How do you get enough protein on the trail if one tries to eat keto?

[@ChefCorso]

Hey LL, protein is important for keto, but don't forget overall fat intake. check out this article about my experience: outdooreats.com/how-to-cooking-video-clip/keto-camp-cooking/

[@yodmc714]

I do the same, like to add cilantro an a sliced baby carrots

[@SoloGetHykt]

I’ve discovered Samyang Ramen. A very flavorful ramen that I’ve found has the best flavor for store bought “cheap” ramen. Love your videos. Thanks to them I now always look forward to actually cooking in the tiredsome evenings. ❤️

[@ChefCorso]

Thanks for sharing SP!

[@HostileTakeover2]

Samyang fire noodles are great. But for regular kind, my go-to is Nonshim Black.

[@SoloGetHykt]

@@HostileTakeover2 me too when the Samyangs aren’t available 🙂

[@NormanKim]

yes! ate samyang ramen my whole life, and i still feel like it has the best flavor

[@skabelpunk]

Another great tip! I was wondering if this would be more of a lunch dish or a dinner dish? I'm a big eater on the trail. Especially on a multiple day hike. Or how would you up the calories? I was thinking maybe soy chunks? Or the little soy balls. Or pasta that is a bit heavier?

[@ChefCorso]

up to you on lunch or dinner. I tend to cook at lunch time as well depending on the trip. Sure, add your favorite protein, nuts or sesame/olive/coconut oil packets to up the calories. cheers!

[@skabelpunk]

Thanks! :)

[@michellet7517]

Love it. I'll be trying some of these ideas soon. Are these ingredients cheaper at the Asian grocery than Amazon?

[@ChefCorso]

depends on the store

[@jenncria]

Are those jujube red dates in your ramen? Started the video, and now I want to see if you added ginseng root and/or Solomon’s seal.

[@jenncria]

I just saw that they were spicy peanuts

[@ChefCorso]

Either way!

[@Colorado_Kkid]

Definitely going to have to try this one ... Thanks for sharing it with us What is the brand and kind of nut you used in this recipe? Can you please share the links to the ramen noodles that you talked about? Thanks

[@ChefCorso]

re nuts: I found these at an HEB but any nut will do. re ramen: yep, added to show notes

[@billseay6399]

Love it big guy

[@whateverchannel22]

*makes cheap ramen noodles in a small camp pot* "What more could you want?" A soft bed, adjustable temperature, and room service?

[@ChefCorso]

We lead different lives my friend

[@whateverchannel22]

@@ChefCorso We do. It's entertaining to watch other people do what you're doing, though.

[@xuzer]

Go to your local asian market and try other brand. Theres alot of tasty ones out there

[@ChefCorso]

Totally agree! So many great sauces too

[@robjobob]

first! Great idea for a video!

[@UrbanGreenZ4]

I know you've mentioned before in other videos, but which make/model knife do you use in this video?

[@ChefCorso]

Hey N. there are a couple options here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGnNiXpnqsmYkLc And this one was a Senbon/ZhengSheng of amazon

[@missourimongoose8858]

U wanna upgrade your ramen start buying the Korean ones and bring a bag of real bacon bits to drop in when it's done cooking

[@chili1593]

Toss the ramen keep the additions! Great recipe!

[@englishatheart]

No thanks. I freaking love my instant ramen.

[@aaron-ford]

Video starts at 3:25 🙂

[@melissabillmire8641]

Stop messing around with that brand of Ramen Noodles and get the good stuff. My youngest son has a girlfriend who is for Japan and she says that the only brand they like is. Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu Ramen. And of course they put all kinds of crazy stuff into it, but what I do is. Scramble up a egg, chop up some green onions, beef jerky on the trail, or some kind of meat protein., dried baby bella mushrooms, some toasted sesame seeds, and some Furikake if you have some.

[@ReconRaptor]

lol that sesame seed wanted to live.

[@nicklong7661]

Shots for Everytime he says "golden hour"

[@GameOn-gq2ln]

you eating ramen makes me hungry for it 🤤

[@dansklrvids7303]

The packet link appears to go to a single 14 oz bag?

[@ChefCorso]

Good catch D. packets link added. Who knows...ya may need A LOT of spice!

[@dansklrvids7303]

@@ChefCorso Thanks!

[@jessestout9576]

I had no idea that people threw away tge tops to celery. I gues i grew up different. Like how people will refuse to eat the heel of bread.

[@danielniemann-cr7qb]

Beautiful

[@allenhook3042]

Celery tastes like nothing + I'm allergic to it. Other than that, nice dish.

[@edmolash3401]

Substitute water chestnuts for celery, which is nasty.

[@englishatheart]

Water chestnuts are way worse. 🤢

[@Neotidus]

4:25 why not just get ramen from the asian store then?

[@ChefCorso]

sure can. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6m5Z6mphMmibtU

[@jeffcarrier7435]

Just so you know. The peanuts aren’t Asian, they’re Mexican. Cacahuate Japones is what their called.

[@ChefCorso]

sounds like tasty fusion to me!

[@englishatheart]

They're*

[@rungavagairun]

Are those packets really $9 each?? Yikes.

[@rungavagairun]

I heard you at the end that they were cheap in local Asian market stores. I'll have to see if I can find some.

[@ChefCorso]

nope, $9 for 10 single serve bags

[@chrisparker6032]

@@ChefCorso I just paid CDN$3.99 for the 10-packet bag in an Asian grocery store yesterday. The ingredients are: Chili, Canola Oil, White Sesame Seeds, Soybeans, Peanuts, Monosodium Glutamate, Salt, Sichuan Pepper, Sugar, Chicken Powder, Spices.

[@ChefCorso]

@@chrisparker6032 sounds like a good deal

[@garethmurphy8235]

The intentionally accentuated slurp that could have easily been edited out is beyond disgusting. Literally putrid. Thanks so much for making us listen to that....

[@CougarMutt]

Unless, like me, you are alregic to MSG, right? Then, perhaps, I should stay away from it.

[@ChefCorso]

For sure CC. Always be mindful of your own belly

[@CougarMutt]

@@ChefCorso Sriracha powder, soy powder, chicken stock powder, ginger (no MaryAnn), garlic and onion. After cooked I add salt if needed (usually a sprinkle). When I cook the noodles / boil the water, I add a little salt.

[@CougarMutt]

@@ChefCorso Weight is nearly nothing. no trash either.

[@ChefCorso]

@@CougarMutt nice, I'd eat that. Try the Szechuan peppercorns or the Chinese red chili as an add without the additives. Fun, different flavor profile.

[@CougarMutt]

@@ChefCorso I will get it and give it a try

[@stevendilts3883]

MSG is fine?? My wife has AFIB and ANY amount of MSG sets her heart racing. This is not unusual at all. You may be a good chef but don't give medical advice.

[@FirstDayson]

bet your the kinda Karen to walk into a seafood restaurant, order shrimp, and complain about your seafood allergies. if msg will aggravate a medical condition its your responsibility not to add it, yeesh

[@GlowingFernSlowedAndReverb]

Gotta start taking health seriously guys not to bash what you're doing because it's out of good nature I assume but the ingredients in this stuff is horrible there's way better alternatives that are enjoyable to make also. Look up Townsends recipes for pemmican or some type of stews he's got. Real simple primitive stuff just need something to retain the heat then again I'm not sure about those thermos products either.

[@GlowingFernSlowedAndReverb]

@@bucky716 it's not the recipe it's the ramen itself

[@jscapozzi]

Be sure to check out his website - he has tons of healthy and delicious options there. (I think it's hard because what does healthy mean to you?) He also has an entire cookbook dedicated to plant based meals - The Terra Edition. It's awesome!

[@englishatheart]

Dude, we're all gonna die eventually. You can eat this stuff and be perfectly healthy. Food is one of few things about life that I still like, minus it making me fat just by looking at it. 😣 Ramen is a comfort food for me, and I'm not giving it up. Been eating it my entire life and it hasn't killed me yet.

[@greywolfonthetrailgreywolf1769]

Umm MSG is horrid garbage that is not healthy for you so no thanks chef keep your pkt

[@charlesgoodroejr9540]

You should read about it. It is not as bad as you think.

[@greywolfonthetrailgreywolf1769]

Well all I know is MSG give me the runs so I will continue to not use THANKS CHEF BUT I WILL CONTINUE NOT TO USE MAY YOU HAVE PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN YOUR MEALS AND CAMPING

[@englishatheart]

Congrats. You've been brainwashed by propaganda. It literally occurs naturally in many things, including tomatoes and cheese. It is an amazing flavor enhancer and you are only hurting your tastebuds by believing lies. It's highly likely something else supposedly giving you the trots. Chinese food makes me poo, but anything else I use MSG in doesn't.

[@charlesgoodroejr9540]

Considering MSG is in cheese, mushrooms etc.. 😂😂