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Pronunciation of Ramen: Don't say the word 'till you read this

In English, people pronounce ramen “raa-muhn”. And in Japan, we pronounce it “rah-men”. Yes, it is a foreign word but it is not as difficult as pronouncing “Van Gogh”. Ramen is read the way it is written. 1. Here are some words related to ramen that you might want to know... They might be useful when you visit a ramen shop next time. Or, when you travel to Japan. For Japanese pronunciation, I put a pitch accent for the correct tones too. Shio ramen English pronunciation is… she-o raa-muhn Japanese pronunciation is… Shoyu ramen English pronunciation is… show-you raa-muhn Japanese pronunciation is… Tonkotsu ramen English pronunciation is… ton-kot-su raa-muhn Japanese pronunciation is… Miso ramen English pronunciation is… mee-so raa-muhn Japanese...

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How to Cook Ramen Noodles on The Stove: Who Else Wants to Cook Like a Pro?

In order to cook ramen noodles on the stove, You need to prepare a small pot of water (500mL), and an instant ramen packet. First, bring the water to a boil. Then put the noodles in the pot and wait for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, turn off the heat and mix the seasoning packet with the noodles. Done! It is simple. Right? 1. Then why haven't some people made ramen on the stove? Probably they have been eating noodles in a plastic cup, so they don’t need to use a stove. But there’s one problem. Ramen noodles in a container cost a lot more. It is double or even triple the price of bagged ramen. Yes, it is convenient...

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