Vietnamese Noodle Bowls

Below is a concise recipe for SproutChefs to start with, but my hope is to give them the confidence to combine their own ingredients that include the four basic components - broth, noodles, protein and veggies. Flavorings can be added such as herbs, spices, salsas and salt, according to taste.

Vietnamese Noodle Bowls

Serves 4 adults

Ingredients:

• 2 packets ramen noodles, minus the artificial flavor packet, if it has one

• 4 cups veggie, chicken or beef broth, more can be added if desired

• 3 cups cut-up fresh veggies such as broccoli, sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms etc..

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated in teriyaki sauce.

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients, to Marinate the Chicken:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger

Directions:

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces

2. Mix all the teriyaki ingredients together in a bowl and add chicken.

3. Let the chicken marinate anywhere from 20 minutes to 6 hours in the refrigerator.

4. Cut up the veggies.

5. Stir-fry each veggie in a tablespoon of sesame oil and set aside. (Each veggie cooks at a different rate, so it is important to keep them separated.)

6. The chicken should be stir-fried without the marinade.

7. Once the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, add the marinade back in.

8. Add the veggies and broth and bring to a boil.

9. Add the ramen noodles and cook for three minutes.

Serve immediately. Sriracha sauce can be served on the side for adventuresome eaters.

Leftovers can keep in the refrigerator for a day or two and heated up in the microwave oven.

There are as many variations on this recipe as there are ingredients in your kitchen. This is a great recipe to experiment with, combing different ingredients together for a satisfying flavor. It’s also a great way to clean out the vegetable drawer of a refrigerator before restocking new ingredients. It’s also an easy meal to make when time is short.

The basic ingredients:

• Ramen noodles (Minus any flavor packets it may come with.)

• Cut up fresh veggies

• A protein - beef, chicken, tofu,

• Chicken, beef or veggie broth

• Flavors such as garlic, ginger, herbs, salt, soy sauce, hot sauce etc…