Monday 13 July 2020

How to turn a $1 pack of noodles into a $10 Noodle Bowl

Many people do not realize how easy it is to turn a $1 pack of noodles into something far better. This is so easy and the best thing about it, it's all done in one pot of boiling water, and using leftover meat and vegetables you have on hand.

The noodles I like to use are
These Noodles come with their own seasoning packets, and that is what makes it easy and quick. This is not a ramen noodle soup but stir fry noodles. So, what do you need?

1 pack of stir fry noodles
Leftover cooked meat (I like to use roasted Pork Belly but any meat can be used, including shrimps)
A leafy vegetable (Pak Choy, Yu Choy,)
A "harder" vegetable (Snap beans, Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Bamboo shoots, Baby Corn etc)
An Asian pickle of your choosing (I use Korean Kim Chi but Japanese Umeboshi, Chinese Pickles, or Vietnamese Dua Chua may also be used)

Method
1. Fill a pot with 2-3 cups water and bring to a boil
2. Slice your meat, and cut up the vegetables you have selected
3. Put the vegetables that will take longer to cook in the pot first. As the vegetables are cooked, remove them from the water and drain. Also put in your sliced meat to help season the water in the pot. Once that is reheated, remove and put in a bowl with the vegetables.
4. Cook the noodles in the same water as directed on the package. Open the seasoning packets and place them in a bowl. Once the noodles are cooked, drain using a colander or sieve or just remove them from the water using tongs. Place in the bowl with the seasonings and mix well. Discard the water in the pot.
5. Assemble the bowl, arranging the other cooked ingredients as you wish.

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