Just like the classic pot noodle, all you need to do here is add hot water and stir. Unlike the classic, it’s bursting with vitamins and minerals, and provides a balanced meal on-the-run.
Having researched the origins of the pot noodle, it was invented in Japan following food shortages after WW2. Now, Golden Wonder alone sells 4 pots every second in the UK, that’s 175 million a year. In fact, we can even now buy pot noodles that aren’t noodles at all. Checking out the ingredients on one of those brands, I find 1.8% vegetable content (dried), and the following chemicals – calcium hydroxide, hydroxyl propyl distarch phosphate, sodium5-inosinate, sodium5-guanylate and silicon dioxide. It also included maltodextrin – and they charge £2.99 per pot.
For the investment of 10 minutes preparation the night before, simply chopping up a few vegetables whilst your noodles are soaking, you’ll have a delicious, fresh healthy option waiting in the fridge for you. I have given some ideas of vegetables, please feel free to add your own.
This fresh version works out around £1.50. And remember, if you use a glass jar, it will be very hot, please take care and protect your hands.
pot noodle chicken ramen
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Prep Time10minutes |
Cook Time2minutes |
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- 50 g rice noodles dry weight
- 1/2 red pepper sliced thinly
- 1 small carrot
- 1 handful fresh spinach washed
- 75 g cooked chicken
- 1 tsp boullon powder or stock check labels for allergens - try Kallo chicken stock
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger chopped very finely
- 1 tsp coconut amino or miso paste if soya can be tolerated (allergy-free miso is now available)
- 1/2 small red chilli thinly sliced, optional
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- Soak the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and place in the bottom of the jar.
- Add the vegetables, top with the chicken, bouillon powder, ginger and coconut amino or miso paste. Refrigerate until required.
- When you want to eat, boil water and add to the jar until all the ingredients are covered. Replace the lid and leave for 4-5 minutes. Tip into a large bowl and stir well.
- CAUTION! TAKE CARE, THE OUTSIDE OF A GLASS JAR WILL BE EXTREMELY HOT.
Calories from Fat 18
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