Creative wid your noodles?!
Creative wid your noodles?
I want to do something different with my top ramen noodles..what can i add or do different with them?
Answers:
Thai Beef and Noodle Toss
Serving Size : 4
1 beef top round steak, 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (1 lb.)
1 jalape?o pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. sesame oil, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) beef-flavored instant ramen noodle soup mix
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
1/2 cup green onion slices
1/4 cup A.1. Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
CUT steak across the grain into 1-inch-wide strips; cut each strip in half. Place steak in medium bowl. Add jalapeno peppers, garlic and 1 Tbsp. of the oil; toss to coat.
BREAK Noodles into 3 or 4 pieces; set the Seasoning Packet aside. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain and rinse.
HEAT large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak, in batches. Cook and stir 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cooked through. Remove steak from skillet; place in medium bowl. Cover to keep warm. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender. Stir in the cooked steak, cooked noodles, steak sauce, water, peanuts and cilantro; sprinkle with the reserved seasoning packet. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
TIPS Safe Food Handling Wear rubber gloves when handling hot peppers to prevent skin irritation. Also, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth when working with the peppers.
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Asian Beef and Broccoli with Noodles
Serving Size : 4
1 1/4 pounds boneless beef top round, cut 1-inch thick
2 packages Oriental-flavored instant ramen noodles, 3 oz. each, broken up
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated orange rind, optional
Cut steak in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine seasoning from ramen noodles with cornstarch mixture in large bowl. Add beef; toss to coat. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots 1 minute. Add noodles and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove; keep warm.
Drain beef, discarding marinade. Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high. Stir-fry half of beef 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove. Repeat with remaining beef.
Combine beef, vegetables and noodles in skillet and heat through. Serving Suggestion: Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with orange rind.
Tip: When stir-frying, keep your ingredients small and uniform in size.
Add some sliced/diced onions, mushrooms, and a touch of sour cream.
Noodle sandwiches..with shredded chicken n a layer of tomato sauce..
TOP RAMEN NOODLE SALAD
3 pkgs. Top Ramen noodles (do not use seasoning packet)
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 pkg. Uncle Dan's Original Dressing
3 stalks celery
3 green onions
1/2 pkg. green frozen peas
1 can water chestnuts
1 can shrimp
Break up top Ramen noodles well. Boil like package says, rinse in warm water, drain. While still warm add Uncle Dan's and mayonnaise to noodles. Cool. Add the remainder of ingredients and chill before serving.
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SPINACH AL A RAMEN NOODLE SOUP
2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (chicken or beef) soup
1 pkg. frozen spinach
1. Cook Ramen noodles as directed.
2. Bring frozen spinach to a boil and drain.
3. Add frozen spinach to Ramen noodles soup.
4. Heat and serve. Approximately serves 4-
I add a beaten egg to the last minute of cooking. Kinda like an egg drop soup. =0)
There are many different ways. You can add spinach and garlic. Chilli beans and chilli powder, or american cheese.