Make your co-workers jealous with this homemade lunch. All the convenience of a package of instant noodles, but with fresh ingredients and a bright flavor. Just add water!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons high quality beef base, such as Better than Bouillon
- 2 cups kimchi with juices
- 4 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
- 4 oz beef jerky, cut into 1/2 inch squares
- 1 cup shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced
- 4 small nests rice noodles, or pre-cooked ramen or italian pasta
- 1 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 6-8 ounces water, to boil
Additional Materials
- 4 resealable one-pint glass jars
- 4 zipper-lock bags
Instructions
- Divide beef base, kimchi, chili-garlic sauce, mushrooms, beef and noodles between the jars.
- Divide scallions between four zipper-lock bags and seal bags, making sure to squeeze out all the air. Tuck bags into jars and seal.
- When ready to serve, remove scallion packets and add the boiling water to top of the jar. Seal jar and let sit for two minutes.
- Open jar, stir in scallions and serve.
- Make ahead of time and store in the fridge. The herbs will stay fresh for up to a week.
Adapted from The Food Lab