May 5, 2022

Hot Ramen Noodles

Make a meal out of a package of dry ramen noodles, by adding any or all of these to hot ramen noodle broth:
  • bean sprouts
  • bok choy
  • mushrooms
  • carrots
  • celery
  • onion
  • corn
  • peppers (green, yellow, sweet or hot)
  • chicken, fish or beef strips
  • tofu
  • medium-boiled egg, halved
  • grated cheese
  • butter
  • pan juices from cooking poultry or beef
  • coconut milk for a creamier soup
  • sliced green onion, leeks or minced fresh garlic
  • curry paste, soy sauce, Sriracha or hot sauce
  • replace the seasoning packet with your own seasoning mix

Ramen Noodle Vegetarian Dinner

Serves 4
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 diced onion
  • 1 red or yellow pepper (or half of each)
  • 1/2  green pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp jerk seasoning OR Thai seasoning
  • 1 can (400 mL) coconut milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 2.5 oz pkgs dry ramen noodles, cooked without seasoning mix and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Peel and chop onion, seed and slice peppers.
Cook onion and peppers in 2 Tbsp hot oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until soft.
Stir in garlic and seasoning, cook 2-3 minutes more.
Pour in coconut milk and season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Add cooked ramen noodles, heat, then add parmesan cheese.
Serve when sauce has thickened.