My Basic Noodle Bowl (With Variations) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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I am a fan of noodle bowls. They are cheap, easy, use up scraps and you can be eating in 5 minutes. Not gourmet by a long stretch but they lend themselves to so many variations - only a few of which are mentioned here. Check out your fridge and pantry and let your imagination and personal taste take over. It is an excellent use for 1/2 a pork chop for example.The ingredients list may seem long but you only need to select a few. It seems strange even writing 'optional' as most of it is! Have fun with it! Note: The nutitional data is all out of whack. You would have to use all the protein options plus the egg and still wouldn't get past 40 gr of fat. I wouldn't recommend 12oz of meat/shrimp in one noodle bowl: :) Ingredients:
3 ounces ramen noodles (hold on to the seasoning packet. you may need some of it) |
2 -3 ounces leftover cooked beef or 2 -3 ounces cooked pork or 2 -3 ounces cooked chicken, sliced thin or 2 -3 ounces cooked shrimp |
2 cups beef broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose) or 2 cups chicken broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose) or 2 cups vegetable broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose) |
1 1/2 cups broccoli slaw mix (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups carrots (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups snow peas (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups bok choy (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts (alone or combined) |
2 green onions, thinly sliced |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) |
1 hard-boiled egg (optional) |
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste |
1 teaspoon sesame oil (to taste) |
grated fresh ginger (optional) |
red pepper flakes (optional) |
Directions:
1. Put vegetables (except cilantro and green onions) of your choice and whichever broth you are using in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Break up packaged noodles and add to the boiling broth - reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
3. Add thinly sliced cooked beef, pork,, chicken or shrimp.
4. Add the sesame seed oil, ginger if using and soy sauce to taste.
5. Cook 1 minute more.
6. Taste the broth and add some of the seasoning packet until you are happy with the taste.
7. Empty the contents of the saucepan in to a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro (if using) and green onions.
8. I like to add a hardboiled egg that has been quartered.
9. Slurp and enjoy!
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