1- NORI NOODLES SOUP
Ingredients
*1 (8 oz) package dried soba noodles
*1 C. prepared dashi stock
*1/4 C. soy sauce
*2 tbsp mirin
*1/4 tsp white sugar
*2 tbsp sesame seeds
*1/2 C. chopped green onions
*1 sheet nori (dried seaweed), cut into thin strips (optional)
Directions
*Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain it and cool it down with some water.
*Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in it the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and white sugar. Cook it until it starts boiling.
*Turn off the heat and allow the mix to lose heat for 27 min. Divide the sesame seeds with noodles on serving bowls and pour the stock soup over it.
*Garnish your soup bowls with the nori and green onions.
*Enjoy.
2- RAMEN SESAME SOUP
Ingredients
*1 lb top round steak, julienne
*1 tbsp peanut oil
*1/2 tbsp sesame oil
*1 inch fresh ginger, finely grated
*2 cloves garlic, minced
*1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
*3 C. beef stock
*2 bunches scallions, diced
*2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
*2 (3 oz.) packets ramen noodles, packet removed
*1/2 C. baby carrots, grated
Directions
*Place a large skillet over medium heat. Heat in it 1/3 of each of the oils.
*Sauté in it the ginger, garlic and red chilies. Cook them for 1 min.
*Stir in 1/3 of the beef slices. Cook them for 4 min. Place the mix aside.
*Repeat the process with the remaining beef and oil until it is done.
*Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in it the Stock,
*Vinegar,& Scallions. Cook them until they start boiling.
*Lower the heat and cook it until it starts boiling. Stir in the ramen and cook it for 4 to 4 min or until it is done.
*Spoon the noodles into serving bowl then top it with the sautéed
beef. Serve it warm.
*Enjoy.
3- JAPANESE HOT SHISO GUACAMOLE
Ingredients
*2 large avocados - halved, peeled, and pitted
*1 lime, juiced
*1 onion, minced
*2 jalapeno peppers, or to taste, seeded and minced
*10 shiso leaves, chopped
*1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
*1 tsp wasabi paste
*1/2 tsp ground white pepper
*2 drops hot pepper sauce
*1 tomato, chopped
*salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
*Get a large mixing bowl: Mix in it the avocados, lime juice, onion, jalapeno pepper, shiso leaf, ginger, wasabi paste, white pepper, and hot sauce until it becomes slightly mashed.
*Stir in the tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve your guacamole.
*Enjoy.
4- RAMEN LASAGNA
Ingredients
*2 (3 oz.) packages ramen noodles
*1 lb ground beef
*3 eggs
*2 C. shredded cheese
*1 tbsp minced onion
*1 C. spaghetti sauce
Directions
*Before you do anything preheat the oven to 325 F.
*Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook in it the beef with 1 seasoning packet and onion for 10 min.
*Transfer the beef to a greased baking pan. Whisk the eggs and cook them in the same pan until they are done.
*Top the beef with 1/2 C. of shredded cheese followed by the cooked eggs and another 1/2 C. of cheese.
*Cook the ramen noodles according to the instructions on the package. Drain it and toss it with the spaghetti sauce.
*Spread the mix all over the cheese layer. Top it with the remaining cheese. Cook it in the oven for 12 min. serve your lasagna warm.
*Enjoy.
5- JAPANESE DASHI OMELET
Ingredients
*4 eggs
*1/4 C. prepared dashi stock
*1 tbsp white sugar
*1 tsp mirin
*1/2 tsp soy sauce
*1/2 tsp vegetable oil, or more as needed
Directions
*Get a large mixing bowl: Beat the eggs in it well. Add the dashi stock, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce. Mix them well.
*Place a large skillet over medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Pour enough of the eggs mix to make a thin layer to cover the bottom of the pan.
*Cook it until it becomes firm from the bottom. Roll the omelet and until you reach the side of the skillet and leave it there.
*Grease the skillet again with oil and pour in it another thin layer of the eggs mix. Cook it until it becomes firm and roll it to the side on the first egg roll.
*Repeat the process with the remaining egg mix until it is all used.
*Serve your omelet warm.
*Enjoy.
6- LEMONGRASS RAMEN WITH DUCK AND GINGER
Ingredients
*5 C. water
*4 C. chicken stock
*2 red chilies, seeded and halved
*8 slices ginger
*3 tbsp lemon juice
*3 stalks lemongrass
*2 sprigs coriander
*1 Chinese barbecued duck, deboned and chopped
*4 shallots, chopped
*150 g dried ramen noodles
*bean sprouts, to garnish
*red chile, to garnish
*coriander, to garnish
*3 bunches bok choy
*salt
*white pepper
Directions
*Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in it the water with stock and bring them to a simmer.
*Crush the lemongrass with coriander and add them to the pot with the galangal, chilis and lime juice. Let them cook for 22 min.
*Once the time is up, pour the mix in a colander and drain it. Stir the drained mix aside.
*Add the drain liquid to the saucepan. Stir in the shallot with the duck and cook for 5 min.
*Prepare the noodles according to the directions on the package without the seasoning packet. Stir the bok choy into the soup and let it cook for an extra 6 min.
*Serve your soup hot with your favorite toppings.
*Enjoy.
7- JAPANESE MIRIN CHICKEN SOUP
Ingredients
*6 C. prepared dashi stock
*1/4 lb chicken, cut into chunks
*2 carrots, diced
*1/3 C. soy sauce
*3 tbsp mirin
*1/2 tsp white sugar
*1/3 tsp salt
*2 (12 oz) packages firm tofu, cubed
*1/3 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced
*5 ribs and leaves of bok choy, chopped
*1 (9 oz) package fresh udon noodles
*4 eggs
*2 leeks, diced
Directions
*Place a medium pot over medium heat. Stir in it the dashi stock, chicken, carrots, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt. Simmer them for 8 min.
*Stir in the tofu, mushrooms, and bok choy. Cook them for 6 min.
*Add the noodles and cook the soup for 5 min. Stir in the leek with eggs. Simmer the soup for 6 min. *Serve it hot.
*Enjoy
8- FERMENTED SICHUAN NOODLES
Ingredients Sauce
*1/2 tbsp fermented black beans
*2 tbsp chili bean paste
*1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine or 1/2 tbsp dry sherry
*1 tsp soy sauce
*1 tsp sesame oil
*1 tsp sugar
*1/2 tsp ground Sichuan pepper
Noodles
*1 tbsp peanut oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil
*4 oz. ground pork or 4 oz. ground beef
*2 scallions, white green parts separated chopped
*1 garlic clove, minced
*1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
*3 C. chicken stock
*1 lb tofu, cubes
*2 (4 oz.) packages ramen noodles, packet removed
Directions
*Get a small mixing bowl: Crush in it the black beans with chili bean paste, rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and Sichuan pepper until they become smooth.
*Place a large pan over medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Brown in it the pork for 3 min.
*Stir in the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger and cook them for 1 min over low heat.
*Stir in the black bean mix with the broth into the pan. Cook them until they start boiling. Lower the heat and stir in the tofu. Let them cook for 6 min.
*Prepare the noodles according to the directions on the package.
*Spoon it into serving bowls and top it with tofu mix.
*Serve your noodles bowels hot.
*Enjoy.
9- JAPANESE TERIYAKI ZOODLES STIR FRY
Ingredients
*2 tbsp vegetable oil
*1 medium onion, thinly sliced
*2 medium zucchinis, cut into thin strips
*2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
*1 tbsp soy sauce
*1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
*ground black pepper
Directions
*Place a large pan over medium heat. Heat the oil in it. Add the onion and cook it for 6 min.
*Stir in the zucchini and cook them for 2 min. Add the remaining ingredients and cook them for 6 min. Serve your stir fry right away.
*Enjoy.
10- LUNCH BOX NOODLES
Ingredients
*1 (3 oz.) packages ramen noodles
*1/2 C. frozen peas
*1 tbsp butter
*1 tbsp parmesan cheese
Directions
*Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Crush the noodles and stir it into the hot water with the peas.
*Cook them until they start boiling. Pour the mix in a colander and discard the water.
*Get a mixing bowl: Toss in it the hot noodles mix with the butter, parmesan, and 1/3 of the ramen's seasoning packet.
*Serve your noodles bowls warm.
*Enjoy.