No.1709
>>1707Why is it called "cold" soaking if it heats the meal?
No.1711
>>1709There's no heating. Ramen is precooked. Just adding water rehydrates it and makes it soft at ambient temperature in about an hour. Instant rice and instant mashed potatoes also work for a carbohydrate base.
No.1712
>>1711So how is it superior to heating your lunch in the microwave? Just because you're saving 3 minutes?
No.1713
>>17123 minutes is a considerable amount in a half hour lunch
No.1714
>>1713Small price to pay for a hot meal vs. cold imo.
No.1715
>>1714A cold meal isn't that bad and tastes pretty good actually. A nice mid day nap is more satisfying than a hot meal.
No.1716
>>1715>A cold meal isn't that bad and tastes pretty good actually.Depends what it is, none of the foods you mentioned are better, or typically eaten, cold.
No.1719
>>1716>betterI understand what you're saying, but "acceptable" is a considerable factor. For a work lunch, sufficient calories with a decent nap helps a lot with the second half of the shift.
No.1720
>>1719I see your point. Don't think I could quite squeeze a nap and meal into a 30-minute lunch, though.
No.1721
>>1716>>1720Cold ramen does have a sobe like profile. But my go to is an instant mashed potato and can of turkey chili with olive oil, I set it up 15 minutes before I clock out. Calorie dense and settles in a 20 minute nap where I then pour 3 spoonfuls of instant coffee in a cold water bottle and chug half of it before clocking in and sip the second half until completion where then I drink regular water. 15 minutes in comparison with a 20 minute nap makes a noticeable difference.
No.1724
>>1722Life is rough out here bronon