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How ramen, a Sekowan dish, changed Luthorian cuisine and remains a symbol of multiculturalism?
December 5716

Ramen, an elaborate noddle recipe originating from Gao-Showan cuisine, officially became one of Luthori’s most favourite dishes, according to an informal poll from the Luthorian-based Culinary World magazine. 

Ramen now stands at the 15th place in that poll, a subtle message among how multiculturalism shaped Luthorian customs and overall culinary taste.

Ramen is originally a Sekowan dish, composed of noodle, (usually chicken – but can be meat or fish) broth, tare (a sauce used to flavor the broth) and usually served with numerous toppings, usually any type of meat (even if pork is privileged), vegetables or other forms.

Exported in Luthori through Sekowan immigrants and their later descendents, Luthorian-type ramen changes from its original conception. Indeed, some toppings are usually privileged in Luthorian culture due to the different climate between Seko and Luthori.

Products such as eggs, corn, fried chicken breast, beef are usually used as topping, replacing traditional Sekowan elements, changing this meal into a uniquely Luthorian product – one that has conquered the hearts and minds of Luthorians, or more specifically, their stomachs.

Culinary World’s comments stated how ramen became, step by step, a cherished product of Luthorian cuisine, even as Gao-Showan cuisine is treated as an exotic pleasure by Luthorians, not a day-to-day culinary habit. For the magazine, it’s one of the “most showing examples of how immigration and cultural fusion changed the customs of Luthorian readers.”

Today in Fort William, we can find numerous ramen shop throughout the metropolis, specifically in the City of Fort William and nearby Darlington, two of the busiest quarters in the entire capital, due to their hosting of both government and financial institutions and numerous businesses. In Darlington alone, over 21 ramen shops are competiting against each other – with prices even reaching as low as £7.25 in some restaurants.

“Luthorian work culture has also a thing to do with the success of ramen,” said nutrition history specialist at the Saint Micheal’s Hosian Hospital, Dr. Lloyd Logne, he added “Luthorians are mostly happy with ramen due to the quick nature of the meal, in over 15-25 minutes, they’ve finished their meal and are free to go back to their offices to finish the day, of course it is if they are alone.” In the case that they aren’t “...then 30–45-minute meal with colleagues is more than enough to eat well, for a reasonable price and with the sensation of being full.”

An unfortunate addition of the already highly criticised Luthorian work ethic? Many do not see it that way, indeed, according to a study from the National Data Research Center, more than half the Luthorians agree that a 35-minute lunch is in “the norm”, while only 16% consider it for a 15-minute lunch.

“Even if ramen is here”, said nutrionnist George Cooper “...it didn’t change how long Luthorians take to eat, not will it likely ever do...,” arguing that Luthorian work culture leaves more than “enough” time for lunch break, usually between 45 minutes and 80 minutes (1h20).

Ramen, alongside Homeland Pie from Amudim and other meals seems to have changed the Luthorian mindset towards foreign cuisine and customs. With immigrant populations shaping the Luthorian way of life and culture, in their own, personal and highly interesting way.

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The Guardian is a major left-wing newspaper outlet, published in Luthori, taking pride in its independent, investigative and critical journalism.