eG Cook-Off #72: Ramen
How many noodles does it take to make soup? Instant Ramen Noodles that is. As we’re about to find out, Ramen is much more than a “Cup O’Noodles.” Today, we launch a new adventure in our revered eG Cook-Off Series with eG Cook-Off #72: Ramen.
The history of Ramen is somewhat sketchy, but it appears as though it was a creation of the Chinese—a bowl of fresh whea
Ever since we launched this Ramen Cook-Off I've been working on combining ramen noodles in a dish with some type of fried prawns. It took a lot of experimenting--to find a unique way to flavor the prawns and experiment with the cooking techniques. I settled on using dried instant ramen noodles in a simple broth of dashi and yellow miso paste with bok choy. The garnishes for the dish were a quick-pickle julienne of carrot, fresh radishes and green onions.
Using an idea I saw on "Di
