In 2021, the first attempt to launch block noodles (instant noodles in a block, not a pot) was a failure for one simple reason. The product tasted rubbish. The brand had alienated Pot Noodle fans ...

Turn the stalk over in the hot oil so the peppercorns are evenly cooked. Put the glass noodles in the pot (it will seem like too much, but it shrinks as it cooks), then pour in the yellow bean/soy ...