Indomie is this brand of Indonesian noodles that has recently become very popular in the visitor’s block.
When I then think about it though, Indomie is a lot more than a brand of noodles. It is our survival tool, our equivalent to chicken noodle soup though I’m pretty sure it doesn’t have any of the nutritional goodness. It is what we make for each other when relationships break down, ragging speeds up, exams come up or you just feel so damn sick of the mess food. Entire friendships have been kindled over Indomie.
This is the first time I have made Indomie myself, for myself. It feels utterly lonely eating it alone. It is at this time that it occurs to me that Indomie is a dish best made, served and eaten together with a group of friends. I vow never to make Indomie alone again.
Indomie is not a brand of Indonesian noodles that has recently become very popular in the visitor’s block.
No, it is much much more………
That brings back a lot of memories. We, of course had Maggi, the staple wholesome midnight meal of the hungry, the weary and the desperate. And it tasted the best when shared ... scratch that I mean grabbed from equally hungry and abusive friends squatting over a sauce pan with 1 packet to go around 3 people and an entire night of arm chair philosophy and soul searching ahead. Now that we all are employed, earning and satisfaction for those hunger pains in the middle of the night is just behind the fridge door, it just does not feel the same. Yup it was much more than that, it was our soul food.
ReplyDeleteHello there!
ReplyDeleteA nice post. The noodle industry is definitely an infinitive venture, serving more purposes than they intend to. With debatable nutritious content, it is not an approved replacement for meals, but it sure is a good companion for late night studies, irrevocable heartbreaks and the thicks and thins of hostel life.
But personally, I prefer Top Ramen. It is the best. Shortly followed by Nissin. ;)
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