I think the title for this post says it all.
Strange food mixes of cheap food you can find in supermarkets to create the flavor of other foods that tend to be much more pricey were a huge hit back a few years ago in Korea and Japan.
I've only tried on of these, but if you really think about the certain ingredients of these following ingredients, the taste perceptions actually do make sense.
It kind of resembles molecular gastronomy in my opinion, but easier!
I say this is a great way to have fun creating a variety of flavors without spending too much money buying different ingredients.
1. Ketchup + Ramen Noodles = Spaghetti (family recipe!)
I've mentioned in a previous post that
my father has had a strange habit of trying out different flavors ever since I was young.
This includes having had upsetting moments like when he had mixed in his drinking
yogurt into my orange juice, but I must say that this recipe is a winner!
Instructions:
a) Make ramen noodles in pot with less water than usual.
b) Add ketchup to ramen and broil to a thick consistency.
c) Eat when hot!
2. Mango Juice + Milk = Banana Flavor
I haven't actually tried this one, but perhaps it sounds
really intriguing!
Instructions:
a) Add Mango Juice to Milk.
3. Cucumbers + Honey = Melon
Instructions:
a) Cut cucumbers into small pieces.
b) Add A LOT of honey.
4. Orange Juice + White Gatorade = Mango Juice
Instructions:
a) Add Orange Juice to White Gatorade or other sports drink equivalent. (Substitute: vitamin water maybe?)
b) Drink cold!
5. Coke + White Gatorade = Ice Tea
Instructions:
a) Add Coke to White Gatorade or other sports drink equivalent.
b) Same as Mango Juice equation.
6. Honey-coated Cracker + Lighter = Korean BBQ
So this one requires a bit of explanation...
There is a specific cracker in Korea called, "Mat-Dong-San," shown in the picture above. You can find this in a nearby Hmart or Korean market, I swear. Now follow the next instructions. I don't think it's unhealthy since this was shown in an informative tv show!
Instructions:
a) Take one end of cracker in mouth.
b) Light the other end of the cracker and breathe in, and you'll take Korean BBQ!
7. Tofu + Yogurt = Cheesecake
Instructions:
a) Cut tofu in the shape of a piece of cake.
b) Cover the tofu with plain yogurt.
c) Serve with a side of blueberry or raspberry sauce.
8. Yellow Radish Pickle + Milk = Corn Pottage
Instructions:
a) cut yellow radish pickles into small bit sizes
b) Heat milk and add pieces into the milk.
c) Season and serve hot!
So what are your thoughts on these food equations? Do you think you want to try them out?
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Comments (20)
Using mangos and milk (neither of which are by any means "cheap") to make banana flavour seems a little odd to me. Bananas are like the cheapest fruit you can buy.
now i wanna try some of these... just to make sure it's real!
Cucumbers and honey really brings me back to my childhood. My Polish grandmother grew cucumbers in her garden, and I have fond memories of eating them with honey in her kitchen.
Cucumber and ketchup = snack
I'm tempted to try the yogurt and tofu :D
I want to try-out the cheesecake one! Thank you for sharing =)
These all seem interesting enough to try them out at least once. I'm a fan of creating weird food combinations. You can pretty much add ketchup to almost anything hahaha.
I've done the tofu cheesecake and it will fool your tastebuds.
Before I developed Celiac disease I used to take lime flavored yoghurt and dump a healthy spoonful of wheat germ in it. It tasted like key lime pie.
Now, I'll mix a little sweetening into cottage cheese or plain yoghurt and mix fresh berries in it for a cheesecake treat. Or if I want something savory then I'll mix chopped vegetables in my cottage cheese (or I'll whip up some hummus).
I'm already hungry! ^^
No. Cool post, though.
SPINACH & KETCHUP! YUM!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47o-m2UXk5M
My grandparents grew cucumbers and I used to eat them with honey. Everybody thought I was odd... but it was yummy. @kinamorata@xanga - I kind of want to try it too :)
intriguing, indeed
I would believe every single one except for the ketchup on Ramen. I love my shrimp Ramen, no one $%^# with it.
Always loved apples and peanut butter. Then I became allergic to apples. D:
My brother and I age peanut butter and honey sandwiches. They're actually quite good.
Definitely down to try the ramen noodles with ketchup and cucumbers with honey. Mmm.
the only one tempting up there is the cucumber and honey one. other than that i've tried much better sounding odd combinations of food. i don't see how ramen noodles and ketchup make spaghetti though.
Tofu+yogurt=cheesecake sounds too good to be true! Must try!
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