Thomas Kelley - 25 Creative Ways to Make Your Ramen Amazing: The Ramen Cookbook that Everyone can Use

25 Creative Ways to make your Ramen Amazing

The Ramen Cookbook that everyone can use

Bobby Flatt

Introduction

Ramen noodles have always been a god sent for college students and large family and of course for those who do not like to spend much time cooking. The noodles are quick, easy and convenient for just about anyone to make. The best thing about ramen that anyone can sure appreciate it the little effort that it takes to put together. Most people just prepare it as is or add a few spices for a variety in the taste of the soup it cooks in.

Recently I saw a TV show where a lady incorporated ramen noodles into a rather interesting dish and I was quite impressed by this. Im pretty sure others thought the same after watching. I attempted the recipe and it was quite good and so I attempted to think of ways in which I could also use this common item to make something great. That lady was certainly my inspiration for writing this book.

When you realize that ramen noodles can be much more than noodles in a broth, then you wont want to stop exercising you creativity. You will be trying each and every recipe in this cookbook because they are easy and scrumptious. Say no to boring ramen and welcome to making much more with items that you already have. Come take a journey with me and enjoy the endless possibilities of ramen!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ramen noodles are usually prepared as a light soup (broth) and noodles as simple as that. How about adding some chicken and cabbage and giving those noodles an Asian flare? Simple seasonings certainly add more flavor to this simple soup.

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• Water (8 cups)

• Chicken breasts (2, skinless and boneless-cubed)

• Cabbage (1 cup, sliced thin)

• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)

• Soy sauce

• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)

• Carrot (1, shredded)

• Garlic (2 cloves, diced)

• Ramen noodles (4 packs, oriental flavor)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put water into soup pot and bring to a boil.

2. Heat oil in a skillet and saut chicken for 5-8 minutes until golden and thoroughly cooked.

3. Transfer chicken to pot of water along with cabbage, ginger, carrot and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes then put in ramen along with 2 of the seasoning packets. Cook for no more than 3 minutes.

4. Add soy sauce to taste. Stir to combine, serve and enjoy!

Mandarin Oriental Salad

Often we think of ramen in soups but ramen can be used to prepare much more than soups. Ramen can act as a crunchy crouton in this cold salad. This salad is mixture of tangy, sweet and crunchy and will be a keeper in your book.

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Serves: 8

Preparation time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• Almonds (1/2 cup, sliced)

• Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)

• Fresh parsley (1 tablespoon, chopped)

• Pepper (1/4 teaspoon)

• Iceberg lettuce (1/2 head, torn)

• Celery ribs (5, chopped)

• Canned mandarin oranges (11 oz.)

• Ramen noodles (1 pack, oriental flavor)

• Sugar (5 tablespoons)

• Vinegar (3 tablespoons)

• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

• Hot Sauce (1/8 teaspoon)

• Romaine lettuce (1/2 head, torn)

• Scallions (2, chopped)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Set oven to 350F. Break up ramen noodles until crumbly.

2. Grease a baking sheet and put crumbled ramen on to it; bake for 10 minutes stirring half way into baking. Take from heat and put aside to cool.

3. Put 3 tablespoons of sugar and almond into a skillet and place over a medium flame. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Make sure almonds are fully coated; remove from flame and put aside.

4. Combine seasoning from noodle, oil, leftover sugar, vinegar, salt, hot sauce, parsley and pepper in a small bowl.

5. Combine lettuces, onion and celery together in a large bowl then add dressing and toss.

6. Put in noodles, oranges and almonds. Toss mixture together and serve right away.

Thai Shrimp Noodle Soup

Fish sauce essentially gives this dish an exotic flavor along with the other ingredients. If you dont find fish sauce in your local store you may use soy sauce.

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Serves: 6

Preparation time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• Water (8)

• Carrots (2, sliced thin)

• Thai hot chili sauce (1 tablespoon)

• Basil (1 teaspoon, chopped)

• Shrimp (8 oz.)

• Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)

• Scallions (3, diced)

• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)

• Garlic (2 cloves, diced)

• Ramen noodles (4 packs)

• Ginger (2 tablespoons, sliced thin)

• Spinach (2 cups, chopped)

• Lime zest

• Lime juice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put water into a large soup pot then add in carrots, chili sauce, ginger, scallions, fish sauce, basil and ginger.

2. Bring to a boil then put in 2 of the seasoning packets from the noodles. Cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add spinach, noodles, shrimp and mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Put in lime zest and juice, stir and serve.

Cranberry Nectarine Salad

This refreshing salad will be a great side dish for chicken. The taste of the cranberries is brought out by soaking them in hot water before adding to the dish.

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Serves: 4

Preparation time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• Cranberries (1/2 cup, dried)

• Canola oil (1/3 cup)

• Balsamic Vinegar (2 tablespoons)

• Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)

• Nectarines (3, sliced into wedges)

• Feta cheese (4 oz., crumbled)

• Ramen noodle (1 pack, oriental flavor)

• Hot water (1 cup)

• Brown sugar (1 tablespoon, light)

• Rice wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)

• Mixed salad greens (10 oz., rinsed)

• Walnuts (1/2 cup, chopped)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Set oven to 350F. Break noodles into smaller parts until crumbly.

2. Grease a baking sheet and put crumbs onto it then bake for 6 minutes. Stir to avoid burning and remove from heat.

3. Put cranberries into a bowl along with water and put aside for 5 minutes.

4. Combine seasoning pack from noodles along with oil, vinegars, soy sauce and sugar.

5. Drain water from cranberries and add to mixture along with ramen, greens, walnuts, nectarines and cheese.