As a big fan of spicy Asian soups, noodle bowls, etc I've experimented for years with quick and easy udon or ramen noodle soups that I could throw together and bring to work for lunch.
Couple months back I stumbled upon this Food Lab article that encouraged me to get this down to a science:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/diy-instant-noodle-cups-food-lab.html
The premise is simple - the linked article actually over-complicates things if you ask me. All you need is a soup base, instant noodles, and whatever vegetables/protein/fixings you want.
My ingredients vary batch by batch but I usually use some combination of chicken boullion, miso, chili paste, dried mushrooms, and either kimchi, frozen peas, or dried seaweed. For protein I usually add tofu or a boiled egg. If I have fresh parsley or cilantro or a bit of lime those work good too. Fish sauce or sriracha also work well depending on the style you're going for.
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I use these instant ramen noodles from the local Chinese market - they are not fried so they are much mor healthy than the usual bagged instant ramen.
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Today's batch included chicken bouillon, tamari, chili garlic sauce, kimchi, noodles and a bit of duck meat.
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Cram it all into a wide-mouth pint mason jar, sauce-veggies-noodles, then add hot water from the coffee pot at work to heat. In five minutes your good to go.
Thought I would share - personally I can't get enough!
Couple months back I stumbled upon this Food Lab article that encouraged me to get this down to a science:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/diy-instant-noodle-cups-food-lab.html
The premise is simple - the linked article actually over-complicates things if you ask me. All you need is a soup base, instant noodles, and whatever vegetables/protein/fixings you want.
My ingredients vary batch by batch but I usually use some combination of chicken boullion, miso, chili paste, dried mushrooms, and either kimchi, frozen peas, or dried seaweed. For protein I usually add tofu or a boiled egg. If I have fresh parsley or cilantro or a bit of lime those work good too. Fish sauce or sriracha also work well depending on the style you're going for.
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425781398.295734.jpg
I use these instant ramen noodles from the local Chinese market - they are not fried so they are much mor healthy than the usual bagged instant ramen.
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425781496.392087.jpg
Today's batch included chicken bouillon, tamari, chili garlic sauce, kimchi, noodles and a bit of duck meat.
View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1425781574.884258.jpg
Cram it all into a wide-mouth pint mason jar, sauce-veggies-noodles, then add hot water from the coffee pot at work to heat. In five minutes your good to go.
Thought I would share - personally I can't get enough!