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5 yummy ways to spice up your instant noodles
Toss aside that spice packet. Your ramen is about to get way less boring, and a million times tastier. Yep, the secret to a delicious-yet-speedy lunch is going all Chopped on those instant noodles. These recipes take just a li'l longer than nuking some water, but they up the flavor and health factor on your bowl o' broth big-time. Break out the chopsticks, and take a sec to be impressed with your gourmet-girl skills.
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Carrot and cilantro instant noodles
What you’ll need:
- 2-3 packages of any flavor ramen noodles
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions:
- Boil instant noodles only in water until cooked (You won’t need the seasoning packet!).
- Drain noodles and place in a large bowl.
- Add the carrot and cilantro to the noodles.
- In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil (psst: this is the dressing).
- Drizzle dressing over noodles and toss.
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What you’ll need:
- 2 packages of instant noodles
- 4 cups of water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Fresh ground pepper
Directions:
- In a big pot add water, butter, olive oil and some black pepper (not too much!).
- Bring to a boil, stir and reduce to a simmer when boiling.
- Add cheese and stir, then quickly add the ramen.
- Mix up the noodles and constantly stir them until the noodles are soft and covered in cheese.
- Serve in a bowl, and add more fresh ground pepper if you’d like.
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Lemon chicken and instant noodle soup
What you’ll need:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 leek, washed, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cups chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- 2 packages of instant noodles
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
Directions:
- Preheat a large dutch oven to medium heat.
- Add olive oil.
- Add leek and celery, cook for a few minutes until veggies are soft.
- Add chicken thighs and stock, with a sprinkle of salt and pepper (Don’t salt too much!).
- Bring the pot to a boil, cover with a lid, and then turn heat to medium/low heat.
- Once chicken has cooked, turn heat off, remove chicken, and set aside to cool. Once the chicken has cooled, cut into bite sized pieces.
- Return the pot to a boil and add instant noodles.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until al dente.
- Remove the pot from the stove and stir in chicken and dill.
- Serve in bowls.
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Instant noodle and spam stir fry
What you’ll need:
- 1 bag (14 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 can (12 oz.) SPAM, diced
- 8 cups water
- 4 packages Top Ramen, plus seasonsing packets
- 4 tablespoons Korean-style barbecue sauce
Directions:
- Empty the seasoning from the instant noodle packets into a small prep bowl; set aside.
- Cook the frozen vegetables in water according to the package directions.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan on medium heat.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, drain them and set aside in a bowl.
- In a large pot, bring the 8 cups of water to a boil and add the instant noodles.
- Cook until done(5-6 minutes).
- Drain all but 1/2 cup of the water.
- Turn the heat in your wok or pan down to low. Add the instant noodles to the SPAM, along with the cooked vegetables, seasoning and the barbecue sauce.
- Add a little water to moisten the seasoning. (You may not need all the water).
- Stir until the seasoning and barbeque sauce is mixed well.
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What you’ll need:
- 1 packet of instant noodles and seasoning packet
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese
- Handful of spinach
Directions:
- Cook your instant noodles as you normally do.
- While your noodles are cooking, whisk your egg with the grated cheese.
- Once your noodles are finished, drain the liquid, but save 1 cup of water.
- Add egg mixture to your soup and stir until egg is cooked (it should look like little strands). Add spinach.
- Enjoy!
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