Socks on a rooster
The headline is from an old saying about trying to dress up something you wouldn't think particularly apt for finery.
Joel DiPippa tries it with the poor college student's friend -- ramen noodles -- and likes the results.
I realized that I had shared anything in a month or more from the reminder about Jennie in Alaska and the new Eat Arkansas contributor. I have a nice backlog I will try to share soon, but first a quick snack:
Fancied up Ramen noodles. A little butter and some onions and garlic went into a pot to which chicken stock was added. The ramen noodles came from the store and went quickly into the briskly boiling stock. The "flavor packet" went into a bag to be used later for a marinade or rub for a few pounds of beef or pork. In the three minutes I had while the noodles cooked, I got a boneless, skinless chicken breast I out of the fridge. It was cooked several days earlier and put in the fridge for just such a quick recipe. A quick splash of balsamic vinegar and the chicken went into the noodles. The chopped sage was the last touch to give it a bit more aroma and a little edge.
With the chicken precooked, this clocked in at less than 10 minutes of planning, prepping, cooking, and plating
Comments
On a recent campout I brought some ramen noodles to use for a lo mein. Just a quick boil and drain, then toss them with the stirfry. I really like ramen noodles and casually looked at the ingredients. OH MY! The second ingredient is partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil. The whole package clocks in at 16 grams of fat, most of it the really bad kind. No more ramen for me.
I remember, in the not too distant past that a lite ramen was available. Those are all long gone now. I guess for 16 cents, we've got to settle for a bucket of trans fats. The health food places have a ramen that is easier on the arteries, but those can get pricey.
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July 14, 2008 04:15 PM
Check out Sam's Asian market for some decent noodles. Sat. morning is the best time to go for fresh produce, fish, shrimp and crabs.
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July 14, 2008 04:19 PM
Not being a morning person, I have given up on all of the Saturday morning shopping expeditions. It just is not happening.
Sam's on S. University is a great place; I need to go there again FD.
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July 14, 2008 05:04 PM
You don't see it on too many Asian menus, but Fuji in Conway has Ramen noodles on theirs. Sliced beef, bean sprouts, cilantro, diakon, cabbage and a nice broth. Makes 2 meals, so still within the spirit of the cheap college meal.
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July 14, 2008 08:22 PM
I love Sam's Market, but when I go there, I have a list with everything laid out in sequence so I can get my stuff and get out while holding my breath. It's not the place to linger or the place will linger on me for the rest of the day.
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July 15, 2008 08:15 AM
My list for Sam's has sometimes been photos I've printed out online to identify some of the products. I never thought I was going to find my favorite fish sauce until I realized the bottle was turned around so I couldn't see the label! And yes....that place does have an interesting aroma.
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July 15, 2008 08:38 AM
I've never really had a problem with the atmosphere in Sams. Then again, I am a recovering smoker who does not mind the smoky bars either.
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July 15, 2008 06:48 PM