Upgrading Instant Noodles: Mama Tom Yum Ramen

Level up your Mama Noodles Instant ramen game with these quick, and easy upgrades that will take your noodles to the next level!
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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Let's Begin - Prep
03:00 - Making Your Broth
04:01 - Cooking Your Veggies and Shrimp
04:48 - My New Cookbook!
06:22 - Adding Your Broth and Noodles
07:58 - Tasting
Ingredients:
Packaged Ramen (Mama Noodles)
Collagen Powder
Eggs
Tomatoes
Lime
Chilis
Mushrooms
Shrimp
Upgrading Instant Noodles: Mama Tom Yum Ramen
• Upgrading Instant Nood...
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[@genny9354]

Thank you for talking about MAMA! Everyone always talks about Shin Ramyun but nobody talks about MAMA and I think they're so delicious!

[@anindustryplant7449]

I think I’m going to switch from shin to mama from now on because they are smaller portions and I’m assuming less sodium, and they are just as tasty especially the Tom yum

[@montesa35]

Shin ramyun is piece of instant junk, made of fully powdered synthetic artifucial seasoning powder

[@ianmiles6571]

As someone who has spent hours preparing a single meal, I deeply appreciate a meal that is delicious, cheap and satisfying in only 20 minutes! Thanks, Jon! ❤

[@ixfalia]

So another thing that my family loves to do is stir fry Mama Tom Yum noodles. Seared cabbage, chicken or shrimp, mushrooms, and egg. Cook/Soak the noodles in boiling water and then add them along with the packet seasoning and maybe a little fish sauce. Stir fry. Sprinkle shallot oil, fresh scallions, and a squeeze of lime on top. So good!

[@cmrigaud1]

Growing up in New Orleans the Mama brand pork flavored in the yellow pack is the go to ramen noodles. In school we used to crush them up and add the seasoning packs and eat them raw. We didn’t really eat Maruchan or Top Ramen.

[@Vimoore6139]

Hahaha love the advert for your book. Blurring of your feet was especially awesome

[@Cannazar7979]

That ad 😂. Can’t wait to get my copy! I can truly feel that you will specifically like me more.

[@Dragantraces]

You are scoring the king mushrooms rather than scouring them. Significant difference. The first is to make shallow cuts, the second is to scrub vigorously.

[@ChibiHiyokoi]

Just moved into my first apartment and mom gave me a bunch of these (the shrimp taste even!) So this video is really a blessing 😅

[@kalonkoi6113]

I live in the Caribbean and we just started getting this brand imported so looking forward to trying this and your recommendations.

[@ChiliCrisp88]

Omg as a Thai person, I’m so excited our brands have reached you!! I love every flavor of this brand!! It’s so simple and comforting. Also, it’s the best instant ramen brand to eat raw in terms of flavor imo! Not that I’m advocating that but eating it raw with white jasmine rice and soy sauce has been a comfort meal for me since I was a child😁😁

[@dennydenlim]

​@@ChiliCrisp88yes iagree as an Indonesian man who loves Thai foods. Mama is good

[@ChiliCrisp88]

@@dennydenlim migoreng is goated!! I’m so lucky to have grown up with Indonesian aunties and uncles that exposed me to Indonesian food! Too good😋

[@cs-sx3qy]

This pack is my absolute mvp. Every time I try to doctor up another brand with all these great add ins, I always find myself thinking “it’s not the Tom yum mama noodles…” this flavor is so punchy and the noodles never seem to soak up too much liquid. I live in America and ate this brand here for years, so when I actually traveled to Thailand and saw a street vendor selling late night mama noodles, I obviously had to have some. I had this as soup my entire life, but this street vendor made me some delicious stir fry mama noodles that night. That was probably 15 years ago or so? Whatever it was… I hope you are happy and healthy, mama noodle vendor…

[@brianchoo9129]

One thing I’ll change is a poached egg right in he middle instead of a soft boiled one. Helps thicken the broth a little and gives you a runny yolk to dip the noods into

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I love MAMA noodles. Green curry is my fav

[@wienergrimace]

the timing of your videos are unbeatable because I just bought these noodles a day ago and I was wondering how to cook them

[@Sa1985Mr]

Don't be silly, Jon has been using NordVPN adverts and subliminal messaging to get you to buy them.. just in time for this video. Jon plays 4D chess and we're still just playing connect five.

[@kathykharchenko1822]

Always boil my shrimp with coconut milk , add the packet seasoning, then add mushrooms and then put the noodle when heat is low. Tastes like the real deal

[@Vimoore6139]

That is next level insta t noodles. Looks freaking bomb af

[@kokogaijin]

I looooovvvveee the mama air fried duck ramen...hard to find...but omg...life is better ❤😂

[@arioramoutar2018]

the Creamy shrimp tom yum is so good too

[@realestateagent]

Big fan of your cooking Jon! Just grabbed a copy of your book I'm looking forward to trying out your recipes!

[@chungkng]

that pot has to be the cutest thing i've ever seen 😭 thank you for another great one, jon 🌹

[@Sa1985Mr]

Jon's cannabis consumption is cute, but none of our concern, in polite society we ought not comment on it.

[@Iluvbaoms2x]

Me too i loved the yellow one ❤

[@misterrkittty]

as a Korean boy, I give it to MAMA NOODLES!!! 🎉😂

[@Akeche]

I wonder what exactly I did wrong when just cooking my pack of Mama the first time. I poured boiling water into the bowl with everything, covered and after three minutes the results were... Bad. To the point where I wondered why I paid more for Mama compared to my usual Indomie. When I gave it another try, I boiled the noodles in my saucepan directly on the stove. Then added the condiments and covered it for a minute or so. Turned out great!

[@StanWatt.]

When I lived in Audubon Park, Kentucky, I lived off or ramen noodles. You should try the Nigerian Ramen noodles, they are hotter than Ricky Martin or Ethan Peck! :)

[@drc9yo]

He made a Mama instant noodle into a famous noodle soup. It's noontime and I'm hungry for it!

[@taibug7813]

How did I miss that you had a book coming out! ordered immediately

[@billspooks]

Have you thought any more about offering the "noodle bowl sticker" as a refrigerator magnet? I want to buy a couple. PLEASE, think about it. Okay...??? It would stay on my fridge for decades, I promise you. You Jon Kung, will be immortalized as a refrigerator magnet. Famous in kitchens from coast to coast and around the world. PLEASE...???

[@poetross]

This is what Google says about scoring king oyster mushrooms: "Scoring the mushroom slices is optional, but it does make the slices look more interesting with the browned edges. It can also make the slices easier to bite into." ...I've always scored but never knew why either...

[@mycoldheart]

This is my childhood instant noodles.

[@szymiboi]

MAMA is great

[@claymoresteel]

mama is my go to now days

[@xsm5525]

what about samyang?

[@nirmaljacob3968]

Yoooo, my favorite flavor and brand of ramen getting rep

[@timothylloyd4625]

This is definitely an area of cooking exploration I've been working on, currently working on brothless ramens. Also already pre-ordered your book and looking forward to the pretty JPEGs!

[@mon6745]

Now that's how you step up a ramen 😊

[@EnkiduShamesh]

Don't forget to mention the disodium ribonucleotides, a combination of disodium guanylate and disodium insoninate. These work with MSG to creat a fuller more balanced umami flavor, but are also much more expensive. If they are listed on the package, there is also MSG or some other glutimate, even if it isn't specifically listed (such as autolyzed yeast extract or "natural flavor). Cheaper processed foods will leave out this ingredient (I checked and Mama instant noodles include it). I'm sensitive to MSG and the presence of these ingredients tells me two things: there won't be as much MSG (the dose makes the poison) and it will taste better.

[@TheKamoteKing]

Not gonna lie, I walk past these so often, I never really gave them a second look. After your dissection, I’m impressed - a separate packet, to dial in your spice level? Most impressive. Here’s hoping you take a look at Prima’s Laksa La Mian some time soon - I love the broth, but the noodles leave me cold. I need to find a way to improve them.

[@chipsandsalsaboss]

fabulous!

[@just_laxin0262]

Pork ones are my favourite 🤤

[@nowakowski_xyz]

I'm stealing it bro, looks delicious

[@chuckmall]

This is great--except for the tomatoes. Aren't they a not-for-Asian-dishes thing? I love that you have such a fun presentation style.

[@KingJellyFishIII]

Would love to see a video with you and Matteo lane. You guys both have such enjoyable cooking videos.

[@kizzle45shizzle]

Tom yum beef pho is amazing. Craving it now

[@optimisticgrl]

I thought I imagined the eggs in the beginning when I didn’t see him plate it 😂

[@matta3438]

I think you score the mushroom to increase the surface area allowing it to take on more of the flavor?

[@altfemboy3109]

Mama noodles are the best noodles!!!

[@billspooks]

Have you thought any more about offering the "noodle bowl sticker" as a refrigerator magnet? I want to buy a couple. PLEASE, think about it. Okay...??? It would stay on my fridge for decades, I promise you. Maybe make it about 3 to 4 inches across so it can be easily seen from across the kitchen? You Jon Kung, will be immortalized as a refrigerator magnet. Famous in kitchens from coast to coast and around the world. PLEASE...???

[@JDH3666]

Awesome as usual. It’s one of those meals which makes me feel good while eating and feel even better after eating. I still want to add my dried mushrooms in addition to the fresh oyster mushrooms as well. I think it’s an addiction on my part Thanks chef and cheers

[@JohnHausser]

Hello Jon Your take on Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen ? I saw it at my Costco 😊

[@abbylynn8872]

They are delicious. The noodles are on a level all their own. The broth base to full bodied. I picked up 50 packages at Grocery Outlet this summer for 25 cents each. They still had a long expiration date. Took a while to open the first one. Was blown away. I love ramen. I have over 10 different brands because the International market carries over 40 varietie.. Enjoy❤🎉

[@rishikeshdesai3154]

Please do a video on upgrading KOKA original stir fry.

[@zleepydude224]

The censored feet killed me 😂

[@chamangus]

To me, the clear tom yum shrimp flavor is the undisputed champion of MAMA flavors, but some folks prefer the creamy tom yum (which mimics tom yum with coconut). And if for some reason you wan to try something new, the basic minced pork works just fine, especially if you're modifying that shit. Beware the duck flavor. Thai duck soup is one of my favorite soups in the Kingdom, so maybe that's why I was disappointed, but your mileage may vary. Of course, there a bunch of other flavors to be had, so if you don't have to buy a case at a time, you could have some fun just trying new MAMAs for a couple weeks at least. Finally, once you've mastered the MAMA soup game, it's time to start stir-frying the stuff.

[@leigha2814]

These sound very nice! Ive never seen them down here though. My favorite instant noodles are indomie, and i definitely don't have an entire case of the chicken curry flavor in my pantry because i eat like a wastebin.

[@ruphilka]

Yo Indomie is the bomb though! I used to live in Saudi Arabia and we used to get it there but it's not available in India (where I live currently). I miss it so much 🥲😭

[@vietnamemperor123461]

I love this brand its been around since I was a kid. I would use chicken broth instead of just regular water because its add more flavor. I would just blanch the shrimp and mushroom since the noodle soup is already too greasy.

[@slantana5]

Best Instant Noodles 🔥 🇱🇦 🇹🇭 iykyk

[@znmnky13]

Def going to pick some of these up. BTW, is that an Aga?

[@r2dxhate]

The Pork flavor is the best.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

To make it way better, but still very fast, I love using bok choy and some dried mushrooms - shiitake and wood ear being my favorites. Just throw it all in the water and simmer with the soup base, then enjoy! Soft boiled or marinated eggs only if I had the forethought...😂

[@_azurejake]

Casuals are like Shin Ramyun! but Asians know about them Yum Yum and MAMA noodles.

[@madelinejones9745]

creative you are, look to see 👀 the blonde again, with your creativity just love it , you the chef

[@arkasubhroc2]

I know they're a bit overhyped right now, but I would love to see your upgraded version of Shin Ramyun noodles.

[@cara9648]

That ad though 😂

[@kimchikat2169]

The fact that you pixel your feet makes me doubt the State of the World we‘re living in. I was once asked if I would sell my beat Birkenstocks for € 50 and I declined. Friends had to point out why that‘s a thing! Did I mention that I can’t wait for the book?

[@InfernoXV]

i’m curious… why pixelate the feet?

[@kindredmalise6633]

Why is your mama shrimp noodle soup base packets blue? Mine is Silver. Your lights blue?

[@tjfields4199]

4:50 I’m so confused about that foot thing…. Did i miss something?

[@kizzle45shizzle]

Lmaoooo the blurry feet

[@ediseverywhere]

Collagen powder is a new one for me. Do you find that you use it often?

[@Dparrey]

Does the book include the uncensored feet?

[@jonkung]

😏

[@TheKamoteKing]

You forgot the WHOLE-@$$ eggs! 😂

[@trungmnguyen]

Where can I buy collagen powder?

[@jonkung]

Most health stores have it

[@simplyemily8251]

I’m want the jpeg on paper dear plz

[@anindustryplant7449]

The censored feet took me out lmfaooo

[@simshengvue4642]

Mama shrimp Tom yum? What is that? I only know of silver noodles

[@tdotchen2436]

just grabbed a case of mama the other day at 168 :D

[@terrellisimo]

What is the reason for the pixelated feet

[@anthonydeas2173]

The man has thighs for days..... ❤ Also he can cook good 😊 can't wait to get my book in thr UK :)

[@scottmeskan1931]

Jon what style pot is that?

[@CakeboyRiP]

You seem to burn your mouth just about any time you cook something. It's a testament to the quality of your cooking. Still looks painfull tho 😅

[@MrTsubasanoneko]

thumbs down for the blurred feet

[@Sa1985Mr]

You disgust me. In a world awash with lavish yearnings, foot fetishists tread a path littered with the debris of financial imprudence, a journey David Ricardo would deem a dismal misallocation of resources. The silent toll on their purses echoes in the abyss of pecuniary ruin. In contrast, hand fetishists embody the frugality extolled by Alfred Marshall, ensuring their affections remain a modest, balanced expenditure, a tender grip on the sensible allocation of their means.

[@tuffgong2568]

Jon, you're beautiful!

[@minekey29348]

Kinda hot watching you slurp noodles

[@williamnicholson1596]

I do like mama noodles ramen but only when it’s hard raw I like eating it hard raw very very much I don’t like eating it soft because it’s nasty disgusting Awful terrible gross garbage and trash yucky and bad and a filthy piece of garbage crap and I hate it very much when it’s soft

[@3dock694]

u forgot the boiled egg broooo

[@Nullsparta2]

Hey Jon can you use corn or potato starch instead of collagen? Or is the collagen doing more than just thicken the soup?

[@EnkiduShamesh]

I think you can, but collagen is what makes meat stocks get thick - it's basically gelatin, and is going to more than thicken, it will also enhance flavor.

[@Sa1985Mr]

Just use gelatin powder, vegetable or otherwise, it will have the same effect.

[@billspooks]

Have you thought any more about offering the "noodle bowl sticker" as a refrigerator magnet? I want to buy a couple. PLEASE, think about it. Okay...??? It would stay on my fridge for decades, I promise you. Maybe make it about 3 to 4 inches across so it can be easily seen from across the kitchen? You Jon Kung, will be immortalized as a refrigerator magnet. Famous in kitchens from coast to coast and around the world. PLEASE...???