Ramen HD ~ on-the-go mini meal: Curry fish noodle dish

Sometimes, I’m not up to a whole big production to make a meal. What about you?

It’s no secret Ramen is unofficially labeled as the college student and budget-friendly mini meal in the west. The little almost-ready-made package of noodles and seasoning has probably been nestled amidst other items on your kitchen cupboard in some season of life. Hopefully, this little recipe can lend a hand in getting creative while preparing your next ramen dish. Feel free to share any creative ways you upgrade your Ramen soups. I use the Oriental or Chili flavours; the shrimp one has chicken powder in it so that doesn’t work for me. Do you have any favorite flavours?

I’m no nutritionist, and not in a position to account for the nutritious content of snack ramen. What I do know is they come in handy for times when you feel for a warm mini meal, that’s a little more filling than a large cup of tea.

Here’s a very easy-to-do method for making 3 small bowls of curry fish ramen. This is nice enjoyed as a brunch, or on those light rainy days that come with a cool breeze.

It takes just over 3 minutes to prepare, from start to finish, and doesn’t involve much washing-up after.

Ingredients:

1 pack of chili ramen

1 small steak or chunk of fish (marlin, bonito, tuna, red snapper.)

1/4 diced onion

Fresh herbs (include red pepper in the mix, for added zing.)

Spices (curry, masala, hint of geera, black pepper)

1/2 glove ground garlic

Finely slice fresh herbs and 1/4 onion. Pour 1/2 cup of water into small pot set at medium heat.
Place pre-seasoned (curry-spiced) fish into simmering water. Add a sprinkle of salt, and let gently boil.
Open ramen package, remove seasoning kit for later use. Crunch noodles, and add them to pot when fish is medium to tender.
Move swiftly from this point. Add spices, onion and garlic. For extra flavour, place a stalk of fresh thyme in the mix. Add contents to seasoning kit/packet now. Stir.
Remove pot from heat when noodles are medium softness (not too soft and pappy.)
Let cool in a bowl, and enjoy with chopsticks and a spoon.