So, something I've always loved to do is experiment with ramen noodles. They're quick to fix and absorb all kinds of different flavors, so they're somewhat of a favorite when I'm a little strapped (or just craving way too many carbohydrates).
I'd like to open up a thread for simple ramen recipes, or other such cost-effective creations.
First, I'll share an old recipe that my previous roommate used to do all the time. We did this back when we were in high school together, and it's probably what sparked my interest in cooking with ramen. If you like Spaghetti-Os, this is brilliant. Mix one can of tomato soup as per its directions. When it boils, add the flavor packet from one package of chicken ramen, and then add noodles from two packages into the pot. When the noodles are done, transfer into two or three bowls, depending upon how much of a fatass you are and how much you like to share. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top. Cheesy childhood, coming right up!
It's super tasty, but it's high in sodium. I never could eat more than a quarter of the entire product, heh.
So here's what I did tonight.
One package ramen. Flavor packet tossed aside. 1/2 cup vegetable stock into a small pan, heated to a boil. 1/2 tablespoon of butter dropped in the pan. Chipotle powder, lemon pepper, dill weed, and a garlic herb blend sprinkled into the pan. When everything blends, add a cup of water. When it boils again, crush your noodles and dump them all into the pan. Stir, stir, and watch the noodles soak up all kinds of flavors. It will be very thick, as the majority of the liquid will be absorbed into the noodle. When almost all of the liquid is gone, turn off the burner and keep stirring (to avoid top layer drying out). Dump into a bowl and eat with preferred utensil of choice.
Last edited by LocoColt04; 06-19-2013 at 08:11 PM.
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Here is a tasty snack you can make. Only uses 1 slice of bread too, so it could be relatively healthy to have regularly. You could fill with all kinds of things, so long as you use egg first, because the egg forms the base of the bread.
EDIT: Wasn't sure if this was a cooking with RAMEN (only) on a budget thread.
So I guess perhaps you can fill the bread with ramen noodles.
Last edited by Rowan; 06-19-2013 at 07:05 PM.
Probably already quite known, but here's one I do: Ramen Noodle Omelet.
What you need: Oil (quite a bit or the omelet with stick to the pan!), two eggs, Ramen noodles (chicken is best, but use whatever you want) and a bit of milk.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Get a bowl and scramble your eggs and milk together, and then add half of the flavor packet (or all if you want the sodium bomb). Mix the noodles in the egg mixture and pour into a hot pan with your oil. Cook 'til crispy and then flip to cook other side.
That's the basic recipe. I usually add some cheese on top, and then fold over once the other side is done well enough, and top it with ketchup and Sriracha. Yum~
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Not ramen, but one of my fav breakfasts is macaroni and tomatoes...
You need:
Elbow macaroni
A big can of whole stewed tomatoes
Bring a pot of water to a boil & add like.. 1/2 a box of macaroni.
Only boil it for like 3 - 4 minutes and drain the noodles.
Crush the tomatoes, with your hands, in a bowl and add to the pot.
Put it back on the heat, lower it down to med-low, cover, and simmer until the macaroni is soft & cooked through.
Add salt & pepper before eating.
it's Yummeh.
I edited my original post; cost-effective deliciousness, go!Originally Posted by Rowan
And that looks awesome - if I enjoyed eggs, it would probably be really tasty.
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The cooked egg is what holds it together at the base. Is there anything else you can think of that you could cook and would also act as a base, instead of the egg?
Id like to start doing this myself, and would be interesting to have a variety of recipe's to experiment with.
You could also make "fideos"..
La Moderna brand small noodles - wagon wheels, vermicelli, stars, abcs, whatever.
Tomato Sauce
Any leftover veggies - Corn, Celery, Onion, Carrots, etc
Oil
Lightly fry the noodles in oil in a skillet, stirring constantly, until they turn a lighter/opaque color
Add water and any vegetables. You can also add leftover shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, or any other kind of meat.
Add just enough tomato sauce to turn the soup red-ish and give it a bit of flavor. Cook/simmer until the noodles are soft.
Top with chopped cilantro, onion, etc.
I made a cheap ass knock off of Miso ramen one night except without the miso, none what so ever, I used vegetable stock instead it was still nice but I dare so it would not even compare to traditional miso ramen.
Healthy cheap meal for ya'll, I call it vegetarian bolognese.
Choose your fav pasta I used fettuccine, cook it.
Using either condensed tomato soup or a tin of diced tomatoes(if you use the diced tomatoes you may need to add tomato paste),
chuck it in a saucepan, add vegetables, I used celery a five bean mix, diced carrots, zuchinni, onion, garlic then slow simmer until vegetables soften. DONE then of course you spoon your mixture over the pasta and I grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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Huh. I thought I was enterprising and imaginative by adding a hard-boiled egg, carrots and celery to chicken ramen and then eating it with a spam and mustard sandwich.
Funny. I once again eat classy nosh(have more income), but I still love spam and ramen.
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Last edited by Sinister; 06-20-2013 at 04:42 AM.
Fear not, this is not...the end of this world.
"I'm just a soul whose intentions are good..."
I pressed the like button just so I could click the unlike button.
I'll tell you what else is 'sweet and salty' eh eh.
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Rofl. Nice. Not a fan, eh? Try it fried with grape jelly, might change your mind. Or really, spam is just a marketed scrapple and scrapple is way better.I pressed the like button just so I could click the unlike button.
I'll tell you what else is 'sweet and salty' eh eh.
-Sin
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"I'm just a soul whose intentions are good..."
Easy Egg Drop Soup:
Egg
Chicken Boullion (however you spell it.. The smallest jars of it in the Mexican Aisle are only like .75 cents or so).
Water
Corn Starch (though I've never used it and only increases the grocery bill... I guess it's used as a thickener?)
Chopped Green Onion
Simply boil the water and add boullion to taste.. Enough to make chicken basic chicken broth, but I like using extra 'cuz it has a lot of sodium in it so I don't have to add more salt later. Alternatively, you can use pre-made chicken broth in a can or box, but it costs more.
Beat a couple or 3 eggs depending on how much water you're using/people served/how eggy you want it.
When the water starts boiling, add the egg just like you would with one of those egg drop soup packets... Slowly and stirring as you go so you don't get big lumps of boiled egg.
Add green onions.
Also for some reason, canned pinto beans drained, and heated up, then mixed with mayo is really good.
I miss living in the Ghettos of Phoenix sometimes. XD
to hell with ramen I eat tuna bitch GOTTA dat tein BULK 4 LIFE not just today !
Scrapple looks even worse haha I have childhood nightmares about spam.
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Well, I agree, it is offal.
-Sin
Fear not, this is not...the end of this world.
"I'm just a soul whose intentions are good..."
SPAM: King of Truck Driver Foods. Along with Canned Chicken & Tuna & VIENNA SAUSAGES.
I kid. That's racist of me.
They all eat Hungry Man TV Dinners with like 5 lbs of salsbury steak and a scoop of potatoes and cranberry shit.
Today I Learned: that I could be a truck driver. Or at least I have the stomach of one. ^^;
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*Pats Julie*
I'm sorry Julie. Can you shift 18 gears and pull a trailer -whilst- eating this horribly sodium-riffic food?
It's a very serious bidness, truck driving. Not for the light of heart.
On the other hand.. Tele could totes encourage you to go into that field after y'all get hitched. That way the check goes to the house & he can spend it all while you're gone.
I'm horrible.
Stay away from Hungry Man Frozen Foods. They'll Kill You.
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DON'T BE A TRUCK DRIVER JULIE! DON'T DO IT!
Wait. Do it.
Buy my mom and dad's truck & trailer
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No Joke. You & Tele could be truck drivers together. Tele has clearances and y'all can drive for Landstar Ranger - hauling military equipment.
And then and then and then... You'd -truly- be together forever.
The truck has a toilet/shower combo, convection oven/microwave, 2 eye electric stove top, and a bigger than mini fridge/freezer combo..
It's mother effing OPTIMUS PRIME but better.
I'm done.
Sorry. lol
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And if you 2 are -truly- meant to be... Truck driving as a team is the best way to test that out.
I'm shutting up now about this.
I'm horrible.
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