101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles Toni Patrick 101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles Digital Edition v1.0 Text © 2009 Toni Patrick All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from the publisher, except brief portions quoted for purpose of review. Gibbs Smith, Publisher PO Box 667 Layton, UT 84041 Orders: 1.800.835.4993 www.gibbs-smith.com Library of Congress Catalog-in-Publishing Data ISBN-13:978-1-58685-735-6 ISBN-10: 1-58685-735-5 1. Cookery (Pasta) 2. Noodles. I. Title: One hundred one things to do with ramen noodles. II. Title. . TX809.M17P376 2005 641.8'22—dc22 2005002259 This book is dedicated to my mother. If it weren’t for her threatening to steal my idea and do the book herself, I wouldn’t have done it. 101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles Table of Contents Helpful Hints Soups Salads Beef Chicken Pork Seafood Family Favorites Vegetable Entrees Metric Conversion Chart Helpful Hints 1. Your freezer is your friend. When buying meat, divide into individual portions and freeze in zipper-lock plastic bags. Buy large bags of frozen vegetables and use portions as needed. Freeze all leftovers—days will come when your pocket is empty or restaurants are closed. 2. When using vegetables, canned, fresh, and frozen are interchangeable. And remember, canned food doesn’t spoil until after it has been opened. 3. Macaroni can be used in place of ramen noodles. 4. Save all extra seasoning packets for future use. Sprinkle a seasoning packet over hamburger or chicken and brown together for a great flavor. 5. Macaroni cheese packets can be used in place of real cheese. 6. Two tablespoons dehydrated minced or chopped onion is equal to 1/4 cup fresh minced onion. 7. Salt lovers beware. Before adding extra salt, taste your food. Seasoning packets are always salty. 8. To cook noodles, follow the directions on the package unless recipe says otherwise. 9. Add more or less of any ingredient to your own liking. Be creative and enjoy yourself. 10. Low-fat or light soups, sour cream, and cream cheese can be substituted if you prefer. Soups Tomato Noodle Soup 1 package ramen noodles, any flavor 1 can (10.75 ounces) tomato soup, condensed Cook noodles in water according to package directions. Do not drain. Add soup. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 2 servings. Minestrone 1 package ramen noodles, any flavor 1 can (10.75 ounces) tomato soup, condensed 8 ounces spicy smoked sausage, thinly sliced 1/4 cup cooked sliced celery 1/4 cup cooked sliced carrots 1/4 cup peas 1/2 cup green beans 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained salt and pepper, to taste Cook noodles in water according to package directions. Do not drain. Add soup, sausage, and vegetables. Simmer 5–10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add more water by tablespoon if soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2 servings.