Since, I am very, very impressionable, throughout my day, all I could think about was how I wanted Ramen. Hence, on the way home I picked up some Ramen. The article I read that morning gave recipes (I kid you not) on how to make gourmet Ramen with non-dehydrated ingredients. However, I just didn't have the energy to make the actual recipes, so instead I've complied a list for you of things that I like to add to my Ramen (and they're cheap!).
- Bac-Os- faux bacon bits: Just what you need added to your Ramen- more salt, but these yummy little pieces of faux bacon made of soy are just soy delicious! (Okay, so maybe not as great as real bacon, but come on, I'm a vegetarian. I like to pretend.)
- Scallions- they add mild onion-like flavor and some light greenery to your dish (Thus, making it seem good for you.) and are cheap! (I bought a bunch for 25c, tax included.)
- Carrots- add some orange, get better vision (or night vision).
- Plain Yogurt- to give your broth a little more depth. (And calicum-duh!)
- Hot Sauce- to give it a little kick. Again tons of salt, tons of spice. (just how I like it!)
Okra Chaat Masala Ramen
- Start boiling water in a small sauce pan.
- In a frying pan, lightly saute 1/4 of the bag of Okra in a little oil.
- Boil the noodles in the sauce pan.
- Add Chaat Masala Spice to the Okra and stir till fully coated and you can smell the ingredients mixing together.
- Strain and place the ramen in a big bowl.
- Add the Okra Chaat Masala on top the Ramen.
- Add Scallions or Plain Yogurt to garnish.
- Eat.
- Repeat if you find it delicious and a bit sassalicious.
So basically my point is (did I have one to begin with) is that Ramen used as directed is for college. Ramen with a little somethin' extra is the grown-up version of something cheap and easy! As Mary says in 3 Men and a Little Lady (one of my fav movies from childhood), "Try it. You'll like it."
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