You may have as a kid crunched up a pack of instant noodles and sprinkled the seasoning on them. I remember doing that. Well, this is most definitely not an American invention by any means.
In South Korea, Ottogi makes a couple of varieties – Ppushu Ppushu and Pow Crunch that are made for doing this exact thing.
In India and Nepal, ‘brown’ noodles (noodles that are pre-seasoned) are often enjoyed this way – not only with a powder seasoning, but sometimes the oil mixed in as well, and added nuts, raisins or vegetables.
In Taiwan, Ve Wong makes Little Prince, which are tiny bags of crushed noodles with seasonings – seaweed and bacon flavors being two of them.
Some Instant Noodles can be eaten raw but should follow caution and use your judgement!
