Special offer

Basic Ramen Hack

By
Industry Observer

As most members know, I have made a hobby out of writing tutorials.  Not long ago I remarked to someone that a well written tutorial should be like a recipe.  Simple and precise.

And I started laughing because it occurred to me I'd never written a recipe.

Well, here goes:  A simple recipe in illustrated tech tutorial style:

You will need two microwave-safe bowls.  My favorites are old-school glass bowls:  1 quart and 1.5 quart size.

 

Ingredients:  One 3 ounce package ramen (any flavor)

2 cups water 

1/2 cup of frozen mixed vegetables (any flavor)  Note that one typical 16 or 32 ounce bag of frozen veggies will make several ramen hack meals.

 

Place 1/2 cup frozen vegetables in one of the bowls.  Microwave on high for 3 minutes.  (You may need to vary the time based on your microwave's power)

 

Remove the veggies from the microwave and set aside.  Place the ramen noodles in the second bowl.  Cover with 2 cups water.  (Do not add the flavor packet at this time.)  Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

 

Combine the cooked veggies with the cooked ramen noodles.  Add flavor packet.  Stir.  Place back into your microwave oven and microwave on high for 1 minute.

 

Serves 2 (or 1 depending on how hungry you are.)

:-)

Posted by

 

Cheryl Johnson

 



 

 

Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Great concept:  Recipes as tutorials.  How do you open the bags???

LOL

But.... Cheryl, you will still do wonderful recipe-like tutorials on tech stuff too, won't you?

This cooking thing is not a new obsession, right?

Jan 26, 2008 10:59 PM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina
Cheryl - what a terrific example of how photos can be used!  And these photos bring back such poignant memories of my college days...
Jan 26, 2008 11:20 PM
Christina Williams. REALTOR® TN property search & local insights
First Realty Company - Crossville, TN
Cheryl, Not only does this look like a good recipe, you made a very clear point on how to write tutorials / blogs. Thanks
Jan 27, 2008 12:01 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Cheryl--I have always wondered how to make those Ramen noodles! Thanks to your lovely tutorial I can now handle it. Do you think my stainless steel bowls will work in the microwave? :)
Jan 27, 2008 12:17 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Cheryl, That dinner looks wonderful and super easy!  I love to try new things, I'm going to pick that up when I go shopping--Thank you!
Jan 27, 2008 12:19 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
I eat ramen soup daily.  While others complain about it or make fun of it, I actually enjoy it.  I take it everywhere with me.  I have to eat often and all ya have to do is have hot water.  (i get really mean if I dont eat)
Jan 27, 2008 01:40 AM
Cheryl Johnson
Highland Park, CA
Thanks everyone.  Chris:  I really like ramen, too.  The other day I started googling around looking for creative ramen recipes, just for fun.   One of the most interesting  involved adding instant mashed potatoes....  I haven't gotten up the nerve to try that quite yet.  :-)
Jan 27, 2008 01:54 AM
Don Stern
Realty Executives South Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate
Great tutorial Cheryl.  I'm guessing that the Food Network probably won't be syndicating the show anytime soon. :)  Thanks, it was fun.
Jan 27, 2008 04:40 AM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~
Cheryl, Finally a tutorial I really get right out of the gate...LOL!
Jan 27, 2008 08:20 AM
Carole Cohen
Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH
Realtor, ePRO
Cheryl you are a riot1 I can smell the broth from here :-)  You win hands down because you add veggies; who can not like that? LOL
Jan 27, 2008 09:25 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
Beautiful pictures.  You must also be camera expert.
Jan 27, 2008 01:50 PM
Maureen Maureen
Orangeburg, NY
Cheryl - What a great step by step recipe.  I have one using ramen noodles in a cold slaw salad with nuts - yum. 
Jan 28, 2008 10:11 AM
Teri Deane
RE/MAX 100 - Columbia, MD
Realtor, ABR, CRS, SFR - The Deane Team
So, Cheryl, when's your cookbook coming out?
Jan 28, 2008 12:45 PM
Jan Evett
The Premier Property Group LLC - Rosemary Beach, FL
Broker Associate, 20 years+ in real estate

Cheryl,

Who would have thought you would post a recipe?  Really, I get your point about the tutorials... and the photos really are nice.  The first tech post I really understand... how sad is that?  I'm still reading and learning though, and I guess that's a start! Fun post, and everyone is really enjoying it.

Jan 28, 2008 02:52 PM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA

That was a recipe?  LOL!  Open Ramen noodles pour in veggies, push button on microwave?

Sorry, won't make the short list to my "ARDELL's Abundanza Extravaganza"

Jan 30, 2008 02:00 AM
Cheryl Johnson
Highland Park, CA
ARDELL  LOL!  I 'spose I should rephRase -- its a HACK, not a receipe.  :-) :-)
Jan 30, 2008 02:24 AM
Anonymous
ANDREA ROBERTSON

He is no scam,i tested him and he delivered a good job,he helped me settle bank loans,he also helped my son upgrade his scores at high school final year which made him graduate successfully and he gave my son free scholarship into the college,all i had to do was to settle the bills for the tools on the job,i used $500 to get a job of over $50000 done all thanks to Walt,he saved me from all my troubles,sharing this is how i can show gratitude in return for all he has done for me and my family

Gmail; Brillianthackers800@gmail.com
Whatsapp number; +1(224)2140835

Aug 14, 2020 04:35 PM
#17