The Right Way To Cook Ramen
Ramen is the food choice of college kids around the world. Is there a cheaper and more filling meal for a 20-something on a budget? After almost four decades of cooking Ramen, I have a finely tuned "Brad's Way" of making this carb-laden snack. And I am not unique in this endeavor. I have also stumbled across many others who have developed diverse and strong opinions about the best way to prepare Ramen.
I recently had this type of conversation with someone passionate about how to best prepare Ramen. This person believed that to reach the desired texture, the noodles should be boiled in a pot on the stove on medium heat. In his humble opinion, there was no other way to cook Ramen. Only a stove would do the job. Never one to cower to a heated debate about obviously important topics, I argued that a microwave is also a great option.
The person was flabbergasted at my response. He stared at me dumb founded—and slightly offended—for a moment. When he found his voice, he quickly shot back his many-might I add-well-thought-through reasons for not cooking Ramen in the microwave, many of which I had never taken the time to consider. Honestly, he was a little intense, his never broken eye contact making it abundantly clear how little he thought of my cooking expertise. Ramen is never just Ramen.
Despite this food nazi's opinion, there are actually many ways to prepare our favorite dishes. Which one is the best? In the end, the verdict comes down to one profound truth: If you like it that way the best, then that's the best way. I know. I am very deep.
Why do I bring this up? Throughout my time as a life coach, I have discovered that everyone deconstructs differently. Some people burn everything to the ground. Some people burn most everything but hold onto a sliver of their former faith. Some people grab some of their former faith and open themselves up to a wider understanding of spirituality.
The point is, everyone seems to travel this road of deconstruction differently. There is no right or wrong path. Follow your own path. Travel at your pace. Oftentimes, it is easier and more comforting to have someone walk with you on this new path. I am here to traverse your unique journey with you. You don’t have to wander alone. Let’s wander together and see where we end up.