Back in college I survived on Ramen noodles and I remember telling myself once I started working I would never eat food of such low nutrition and superiority. Well, the other day at the grocery store I happened to come across Ramen noodles and had a culinary ‘aha’ moment.
I thought to myself, if I used just the noodles minus the flavor packet and mixed them with vegetables and chicken or shrimp I would have a yummy dish. At that moment I bought 6 packets Ramen noodles with a smile on my face.
After making a delicious bowl of spicy noodles I don’t look at Ramen noodles with disgust but with appreciation. Not only are they a cooks best friend because they are quick and easy to cook , they can also be used as a base to fantastic noodle dishes.
After making a delicious bowl of spicy noodles I don’t look at Ramen noodles with disgust but with appreciation. Not only are they a cooks best friend because they are quick and easy to cook , they can also be used as a base to fantastic noodle dishes.
Ingredients
2 packets Ramen noodles (discard flavor packets)
4 boneless chicken thighs cut into stripes
2 cups bok choy or broccoli
1/2 red pepper julienned
1 small carrot cut into thin slices
4 green onions sliced
1/4 small onion roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
3 1/2 tsp Maesri chili paste with basil leaves. (use garlic chili paste if you cant find this one)
2 tsp pad Thai sauce
1 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp onion powder
olive oil
Directions
- Start by cooking noodles per package instructions. Once noodle are cooked run them under cold water so they don’t continue to cook and set aside.
- Prepare all the vegetables and season chicken strips with onion powder, soy sauce and 1 tsp of the chili paste.
- Make sure bok choy is washed thoroughly to remove any sand.
- Heat olive oil in a large wok or pan and saute onions, white part of green onions, ginger and carrots for about 2 minutes. Add garlic and remaining chili basil sauce and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken strips and cook for about 8 minutes , them add red peppers and green onions ends.
- Add bok choy and pad thai sauce and cook for 2 minutes until bok choy is wilted .
- Add noodles, then mix gently until noodles are coated with sauce and ingredients are combined.
Kristin says
February 26, 2013 at 2:02 pmThis looks delicious! I'll absolutely have to try it. It was nice meeting you at the Blogger event last night!
xo
Kristin
Agnes says
March 3, 2013 at 11:20 pmThank you Kristin, it was a pleasure to meet you too!
Clair says
February 26, 2013 at 4:17 pmYou can also buy plain ramen noodles at Asian grocery stores! I agree…they're great to have on hand.
Awesome to meet you last night…hope to see you again!
Agnes says
March 3, 2013 at 11:21 pmGreat idea, I will try the Asian market.It was a pleasure meeting you as well!