Showing posts with label instant food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label instant food. Show all posts

1.04.2012

Instant Hot and Spicy

This morning, it was below freezing outside. Naturally our human bodies would prefer to shutdown and hibernate under the sheets. But life must go on. I didn't have any fresh ingredients in stock so I couldn't make myself some hot soup or porridge to warm me up. But I did have Korean instant noodles!

The fact that it's "instant" makes it a less healthier choice of meal. However, in a dire circumstance or when I am simply craving for it -I go for quick cooking noodles.


The best way to cook them is to first make sure your water is boiling vigorously. Don't add too much water, you might dilute the taste. Add the noodles first and let it boil for 3-4 minutes or as instructed in the package. Just when it's about ready, you pour the other packaged ingredients then let it boil for just a few more seconds. Enjoy them asap before they get soggy.


Extra Tips: Add an egg for extra protein. If you can't stand too much spice, add a slice of cheddar cheese after cooking and let it melt. 

Extra Info: In Korea, this is known as "Ramyeon" (라면). 

Caution: A typical Korean Instant Noodle pack is usually around 500 Calories! If you add egg and cheese, well... just do the math.


1.02.2012

Microwave Brownie Mix

I wouldn't believe it at first too. But yes, here you are! 
You just need water and a microwave oven and you've got yourself some moist brownies!


At first I thought there's a problem with the procedure. 
Just 55ml water for that much mix?!

 But look how it blends perfectly:

I got a free plastic pan when I bought 2 boxes of Tous Les Jours Brownie mix!
I used it once. Next time however, I would rather use a glassware.


If you want to pretend to be a baker for a day, this mix should do the trick!
It's soft and moist. By itself it is sweet. 
Planning to add chunks of these to plain vanilla ice cream. Nyumm.

Here's how it looks up close. It's not perfect but the taste is up a level for its kind.


Extra information: As per package instruction, there are two styles to cook this mix: Brownie Style and Cake Style. The instructions differ only by quantity of water and number of minutes in the microwave. Photos above followed the Brownie Style.

Brownie Style:
55 ml Water
3.5 minutes for a 700 W Microwave
4    minutes for a 600 W Microwave
3.3 minutes for a 900 W Microwave

Cake Style:
70 ml Water
4    minutes for a 700 W Microwave
4.3 minutes for a 600 W Microwave
3.6 minutes for a 900 W Microwave