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In the 80s, a pack of instant noodles was like a luxury and a dream for us, a rare delicacy that was hard to reach.
At that time, instant noodles were a scarce commodity that needed to be purchased with food stamps, and the price was quite expensive, so it was difficult for children from ordinary families at the bottom to eat it regularly.
My family's monthly ration of food stamps was very small, and my mother always cut back on food and clothing in order to save more food stamps. Being able to eat instant noodles is a luxury for me.
When I first tasted instant noodles at my classmates, I was so excited that my whole body trembled, and I carefully tasted the texture of the noodles, and the taste of the noodles was sweet on the tip of my tongue. In my mind, this instant noodle meal is like the most precious food in the world, and I taste it carefully, lest I miss any hint of deliciousness.
Since then, my biggest wish has been to be able to eat instant noodles once. I would try to save money, then secretly buy a pack of instant noodles, and then carefully hide under the covers to eat for fear of being discovered by my mother.
Every now and then, I take out the empty bag hidden under my pillow and admire the pattern on it and reminisce about the unique taste it gives me.
I always fantasize that if I make money in the future, I must buy a large box of instant noodles and eat enough every day. At that time, eating instant noodles was a symbol of success for me and the starting point of a prosperous life.
Many years later, eating instant noodles has become a common thing. But every time I pick up a packet of instant noodles, that distant childhood time resurfaces. For me, instant noodles will always be a symbol of luxury and dreams.
In the nineties, with the reform and opening up, instant noodles began to bloom. Local instant noodle brands have been launched in various regions, enriching consumers' choices.
I remember when I was in junior high school, I could already see a lot of different flavors of instant noodles in the canteen at the school entrance, and I was dazzled by the variety of varieties. Nationally renowned old brands such as Jindian Huafeng, CLASSIC Longfeng and so on can be found here.
The packaging of these old brands is high-end and atmospheric, and the price is high, so let us look up.
In addition, we are also gradually focusing on some innovative children's aspects. For example, the magician is packaged in a cartoon pattern, the vitamin noodles are given away with Transformers toys, and the nori flavor of the little raccoon noodles is particularly unique.
These noodles are specially designed for children, so we love them. My friends and I would have a lively discussion about the toys in each noodle and collect each other's different cards.
These noodles make eating a pleasure.
Local brands of instant noodles have also become very popular. The red packaging of Nanjie Village is eye-catching, the noodles of Guanshengyuan are chewy, and the twin instant noodles can taste two flavors at once.
These brands are highly recognizable in their respective regions and have become the first choice for children when choosing snacks.
Trying the special faces of different regions is a novel experience in itself.
The nineties can be said to be a period of prosperity and development of instant noodle brands, with a variety of instant noodles in various flavors, which met the taste needs of the public, and at the same time became a new hobby for children, who like to collect and share different instant noodles.
Instant noodles are no longer a luxury, but have become a common delicacy and have entered thousands of households. Each face carries the memory of our growth.
When we think of instant noodles, we immediately think of various ways to eat them, and these different ways of eating them can bring back memories of eating noodles as children.
The easiest and quickest way to eat it is to eat it dry, which is our child's favorite. After unpacking, first break the dough into small pieces, then tear open the seasoning packet, pour the seasoning into the dough, rub your hands back and forth to make the seasoning fully penetrate, and finally send it directly into your mouth to feel the crispy and sweet taste.
I still remember the delicious taste I felt when my friends and I scrambled to eat the last pinch of the seasoning.
As we got older, we started experimenting with a more formal way of eating instant noodles. Put the dough in a bowl, add water to cover the dough, then tear open the seasoning packet and pour it in, stirring quickly with chopsticks.
After waiting for three minutes, the noodles have softened and the nose is filled with a hot aroma.
In addition to instant noodles, we also tried boiling noodles as a fresh way to eat them. The mother will first bring the water to a boil and then put the dough in the pan, stirring to prevent it from sticking. When the noodles are soft, press them with chopsticks to test the texture, and finally turn off the heat and add the seasoning.
The family sits around the dining table and savours the steaming instant noodles, and the taste is unforgettable.
The variety of ways to eat instant noodles enriches the texture and makes eating instant noodles fun. Sharing our noodle eating experience with friends and discussing the best cooking time together has also become a part of our growing up memories.
Every time you open a pack of instant noodles, the way you eat them becomes a small detail that makes you immerse yourself.
Eating a pack of instant noodles is a symbol of happiness for our childhood children. It satisfies our food fantasies and becomes an important happy memory for us.
When I was a child, being able to eat instant noodles was already a rare luxury. The first time I opened the package, poured hot water into it, and watched the noodles slowly soften, I couldn't contain the excitement in my heart.
The taste of the first bite is far beyond my imagination, it is simply the best in the world. Every birthday or Chinese New Year, the gift I look forward to the most is a pack of the latest instant noodles.
The moment I unpacked it, I had the happy smile that was characteristic of my childhood.
Sharing instant noodles with my friends has become an important friendship ritual, and I will give my most precious packet of instant noodles to my friends, and then we will go to the canteen in front of the school to heat up the water, and then find a secluded corner to share this simple but beautiful feast of food.
Two pairs of chopsticks quickly select the most favorite noodles and toppings in the bowl, and you can enjoy a rare delicious time.
Now, every time I pick up a packet of instant noodles, I can't help but compare it with the previous taste. Today's instant noodles no longer have the wonderful taste of childhood.
After unpacking the package, I was first intimidated by the use of pigments, the soup was made an artificial orange-yellow color, losing the elegant and clear broth of the past. In addition, the texture of the noodles has also changed, and the noodles that were supposed to be Q-bomb are now soft and collapsed, and they are not fun to chew at all.
What disappointed me the most about this dish was the taste, which had no layers other than spiciness, and no nostalgia.
I was looking for the classic old brands from my childhood memories, many of them have disappeared, and even the smell has disappeared without a trace. Even if you find the same packaging noodles, the manufacturer behind it is no longer the old brand.
The noodles I ate when I was a child are completely different now, and the production process and recipe have changed, so I can no longer find the taste of that time.
Perhaps this is the change of times. Today's kids are also enjoying the instant noodle memories of their generation. But every time I pick up my chopsticks, I still reminisce about instant noodles and innocence in the aroma of noodles.
From the 80s to the present, instant noodles have witnessed earth-shaking changes in China, which also shows the overall improvement of Chinese living standards.
In the 80s, instant noodles were a scarce luxury that needed to be purchased with food stamps. In the 90s, after the reform and opening up, the prices of all kinds of instant noodles were popularized and entered thousands of households.
The rapid development of instant noodles, from a luxury product to a consumer product, is an important manifestation of China's rapid economic growth.
From simple and uniform recipes to a variety of innovative flavors, instant noodles have evolved from a humble industrial product to a cutting-edge field of food research and development. Innovative flavours such as spicy, sour, spicy and hot pot have emerged, as well as a variety of novel packaging designs and marketing strategies that have brought new life to instant noodles, demonstrating the progress of China's food industry.
Today, China has become the world's number one instant noodle country, not only realizing the "noodle flight space", but also exporting Chinese-made instant noodles to the world, which has become a source of national pride.
Instant noodles have changed from scarcity to popularity, witnessing the historic leap of the Chinese people from subsistence to well-off.
Of course, while reminiscing about the past, we have also seen some negative impacts brought about by the development of the instant noodle industry, such as food safety problems and waste of resources. We need to think about how to achieve sustainable development while passing on the memory of our food.
The emotional value of instant noodles is eternal. When we taste the brands and flavors of the past again, we are not only reminiscing about our personal growth process, but also seeing the epitome of China's overall development and progress.
This historical memory will always illuminate our way forward, giving us warmth and strength.