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:
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces
Mix all the teriyaki ingredients together in a bowl and add chicken.
Let the chicken marinate anywhere from 20 minutes to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
Cut up the veggies.
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.)
The chicken should be stir-fried without the marinade.
Once the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, add the marinade back in.
Add the veggies and broth and bring to a boil.
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…