Path: swen.emba.uvm.edu!news.cc.utah.edu!xmission!newsfeed.berkeley.edu!feeder.nmix.net!198.59.136.4.MISMATCH!feeder.swcp.com!sloth.swcp.com!not-for-mail From: "Amanda" Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Ramen Recipes (5) Collection Followup-To: rec.food.cooking Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:43:33 -0400 Organization: gate.net Lines: 128 Approved: phill@rt66.com Message-ID: Reply-To: "Amanda" NNTP-Posting-Host: inago.swcp.com Originator: recipes@swcp.com (Patricia Hill) Xref: swen.emba.uvm.edu rec.food.recipes:42524 RICE RAMEN CURRY Cold Sesame Noodles Beef Noodles Stir-Fry Anytime Chinese Noodle Soup Oriental Noodle Soup RICE RAMEN CURRY 1 package ramen noodles 1 cup cilantro (Chinese parsley), chopped 1/2 cup raisins 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon curry powder Cook a pot of rice in your rice cooker. Break up the ramen noodles in the package with the heel of your hand. Open package and mix the crushed noodles with the brown rice. Add the spice package that comes with the ramen, and the remaining ingredients. This can be served hot or cold. Makes 4 to 6 servings. NOTE: Depending on the brand of instant noodles (ramen) used, this may or may not have significant fat. Use your own judgment. Cold Sesame Noodles 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp sugar or to taste 2 packages of Ramen or Oodles of Noodles without the seasoning packet. sesame seeds. Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil in small bowl Add about 2 Tbsp sugar or to taste Cook 2 packages of Ramen or Oodles of Noodles without the seasoning packet. Rinse and Drain with cold water. Mix with sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Beef Noodles Stir-Fry Title: Beef Noodles Stir-Fry Categories: Noodles, Beef, Oriental Yield: 4 servings 1 Tbsp Oil 1 lb Beef sirloin; cut into - 3x1x1/4-inch strips 1 pkg Beef flavor instant ramen - noodles soup mix 2/3 cup Water 1/3 cup Purchase stir-fry sauce* 1 pkg Green Giant American Mixture - Manhattan Style Frozen - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Pea - Pods and Yellow Pepper; - thawed (1 lb. pkg.) Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Break noodles into pieces. Add noodles, contents of seasoning packet, water and stir-fry sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover; simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in vegetables. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until noodles are cooked to desired doneness and vegetables are crisp-tender. Makes 4 (1-cup) servings. Per servings: 310 calories, 12g fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 1250 mg sodium, 26g protein. Anytime Chinese Noodle Soup 1 package ramen noodles or any Chinese noodles vegetables: broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, snowpeas, meat: shrimp, scallops, pork, crab, beef (whatever you like) 1 egg salt pepper, MSG chili sauce ginger Boil water and add noodles. Add vegetables first(except spinach) after noodles unless you're adding pork or chicken. Adjust how much broth desired in your soup. Scramble egg and drop into soup. Stir a little bit so egg gets cooked. Add shrimp and scallops. Only cook seafood a few minutes. Add spinach and spices off of the heat until desired taste. Garnish with green onions or cilantro. This recipe can be changed into a lot of different ideas. It's great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and it's fast and easy to make. Oriental Noodle Soup This is a family friend favorite. It's the specialite de la maison. I am asked to make this whenever I have company over. And you will, too. I want to make sure that everyone understands that this recipe is extremely versatile. Ingredients and vegetables may be added, or just as simply, deleted. Have the ingredients ready ahead of time. Cooking time is only about 5 minutes. Enjoy! 1 package ramen noodles (any flavor) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 small can mushrooms (can also be fresh, whole, frozen, etc.) 1 cup cabbage (hand-torn into bite-size pieces) 1/2 cup fresh broccoli (never tried frozen) 1 can (or fresh) bamboo shoots 1 can (or fresh) water chestnuts Salt and pepper to taste Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add ramen noodles. Immediately add cabbage. Add broccoli. Add mushrooms (and juice, if desired). Add water chestnuts (and juice, if desired). Add bamboo shoots (and juice, if desired). Add soy sauce, and flavoring package that came with noodles. Salt and pepper to taste. Eat! This recipe is also fantastic with chicken, beef or pork added to the soup. Like I said, this recipe is extremely versatile. ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.