Processed a batch of this on 12-13 out in my heated garage while my bride was baking baklava inside. The garage smelled great but the kitchen smelled wonderful. Mongolian Pouch o Noodles was my first item packaged for 2025. John this was so very good. I love garlic and onions but they don't like me much so I substituted the garlic in this recipe for 1tsp of garlic salt. I also added some sliced sirloin as well. Great recipe John. Kudos.
Another great one, John. FTR, I consider those ramen packs to be one of the best sources of cheap, tasty calories. As a "starving student", I ate a *lot* of ramen, only much later learning that it's common to add more than just the "flavor packet", which is basically colored salt. Now 59 and retired, I still like ramen, though I generally toss the flavor packet and cook it in water with "Better Than Bullion", and add in various vegetables and sometimes an egg, and once I have it in a bowl to serve, shredded cheese, which melts right in. I didn't notice the failure to remove the O2 absorber, and laughed when you removed it late. As for Sriracha, that's a great addition to many meals. Just this morning I had a Vietnamese noodle bowl at a decent restaurant, and used plenty of sriracha to improve it. That's one of the hot sauces we always keep on hand. If you like spice, and flavor, and haven't already tried it, I recommend trying Tabasco's "Scorpion Pepper" sauce. Great flavor, and plenty of heat, but not overwhelming.
Oh, also, we have one of those FoodSaver vacuum setups, and have never had a problem with the seal failing. We got it at Costco, didn't pay a lot, and it takes either pre-made bags or the rolls of bag material.
Hi John, My son absoutely loves Beijing Beef for back-packing, so I made this Mongolian Ground Beef to send off to him for another trial run...I think it will be a hit ! (It already is with me !) Thank you for so many spectacular Freeze Dried MREs ! ❣
My wife and I refer to the O2 absorber as the flavor pack. I am going to try this recipe for our next batch of backpacking meals. I might try egg noodles instead of ramen though.
John watching your process I am seriously considering doing my batches on 4 trays and reserve the 5th for small left overs. I use the Ultra One also but have never had an issue with the heat seal not working unless my bag is not placed on the heat seal correctly. Because the Ultra One is limited on depth under the glass if the bag is compacted down by the glass top it can make the bag move if you are not careful. I love my Ultra One.
Hi John. This sounds wonderful. I will need to try this one. (Minus the spicy, cuz I am a wimp. lol) Does topmylar still offer a discount to your viewers?
I made this for our family and everyone loved it! Thank you so much for your great ideas❤
Man, I'm going to make this for dinner ❤ thank you❤
It's always a joy to watch you make your magic John! Thanks for another fun recipe to try, looks fabulous!
Processed a batch of this on 12-13 out in my heated garage while my bride was baking baklava inside. The garage smelled great but the kitchen smelled wonderful. Mongolian Pouch o Noodles was my first item packaged for 2025. John this was so very good. I love garlic and onions but they don't like me much so I substituted the garlic in this recipe for 1tsp of garlic salt. I also added some sliced sirloin as well. Great recipe John. Kudos.
That's great news. Your additions sound fantastic!
Another great one, John. FTR, I consider those ramen packs to be one of the best sources of cheap, tasty calories. As a "starving student", I ate a *lot* of ramen, only much later learning that it's common to add more than just the "flavor packet", which is basically colored salt. Now 59 and retired, I still like ramen, though I generally toss the flavor packet and cook it in water with "Better Than Bullion", and add in various vegetables and sometimes an egg, and once I have it in a bowl to serve, shredded cheese, which melts right in. I didn't notice the failure to remove the O2 absorber, and laughed when you removed it late. As for Sriracha, that's a great addition to many meals. Just this morning I had a Vietnamese noodle bowl at a decent restaurant, and used plenty of sriracha to improve it. That's one of the hot sauces we always keep on hand. If you like spice, and flavor, and haven't already tried it, I recommend trying Tabasco's "Scorpion Pepper" sauce. Great flavor, and plenty of heat, but not overwhelming.
Oh, also, we have one of those FoodSaver vacuum setups, and have never had a problem with the seal failing. We got it at Costco, didn't pay a lot, and it takes either pre-made bags or the rolls of bag material.
Thanks, John. Looks really good. You are the “O Noodle King” of Freeze Drying. Thanks again, this is going on my gotta do list.
2 minutes of extra seal time is definitely worth the added insurance that your food stays sealed for many years!
Hi John, My son absoutely loves Beijing Beef for back-packing, so I made this Mongolian Ground Beef to send off to him for another trial run...I think it will be a hit ! (It already is with me !) Thank you for so many spectacular Freeze Dried MREs ! ❣
THANKS!
My wife and I refer to the O2 absorber as the flavor pack. I am going to try this recipe for our next batch of backpacking meals. I might try egg noodles instead of ramen though.
good stuff, thanks for sharing
John watching your process I am seriously considering doing my batches on 4 trays and reserve the 5th for small left overs. I use the Ultra One also but have never had an issue with the heat seal not working unless my bag is not placed on the heat seal correctly. Because the Ultra One is limited on depth under the glass if the bag is compacted down by the glass top it can make the bag move if you are not careful. I love my Ultra One.
I’ve left the O2 absorber in before to
I was looking for a meal for 1 in a pouch. Think I might try it with some asparagus for a veggie with it
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I'm mew to freeze drying and I love your videos...can you freeze dry deep fried onions
Yeah my chamber vacuum doesn’t seal the Mylar bags well
that looks Good my Love btw I am Jimin from BTS ;D
You will have to remind me what BTS is, sorry.
@@JohnInBibs it means Big Tiny Monster
Me yelling at the screen , remove your o2 absorber ! 😀
Lol
Hi John. This sounds wonderful. I will need to try this one. (Minus the spicy, cuz I am a wimp. lol)
Does topmylar still offer a discount to your viewers?