My Basic Noodle Bowl (With Variations)

Submitted by K9 Owned

"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: :)"

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 3 ounces ramen noodles (hold on to the seasoning packet. you may need some of it)
• 2 -3 2 -3 ounces cooked chicken, sliced thin or 2 -3 ounces cooked shrimp
• 2 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 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!

Reviews

[Diana Adcock]

If I could give it 10 stars I would.<br/>My variation using your method~2 cups chicken broth, 2 cups chicken stock, 2 T. tamari, 1 T. minced garlic, 1 t finely grated ginger, 1 t red chili pepper flakes, 1 t rooster sauce, 1/4 t dark sesame oil, 1/2 a cooked pork butt steak sliced uber thin, 5 mushrooms sliced thin, 1 small red pepper slivered, cut chives for garnish and believe it or not, 2 cups cooked spatzel which worked out to be a fantastic choice. Will I make this again? Keith asked if we had all the ingredients to make it for lunch tomorrow, so yes I will. Again and again and ... Thank you for posting this recipe!

 

[RavensBaker17]

Thanks!

 

[lazyme]

Yum! I used some leftover steak for the meat and used pretty much everything else listed except the egg. Very good and filling and made a great lunch. Thanks for sharing, K9. Made for Culinary Quest 2015.

 

[Mia in Germany]

Great quick and easy recipe! I used black rice ramen noodles, Miso paste, fried beef strips and snow peas. Yum! Will keep this in store for quick and yummy lunch recipes :) Thanks for sharing!! Made for Culinary Quest 2015 / Japan

 

[mums the word]

This was a great lunch today, especially since I was freezing my fanny off after walking the dog! I used leftover chicken, shredded carrots, broccoli and onions. It is a great recipe for cleaning up little bits of leftovers and comes together very fast. Will definitely make again. I think I could get two servings out of this as I was so stuffed afterwards. Thanks for the recipe K9, will make it again for sure!