How to Make Not-Your-Dorm-Room Cup of Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

For many people, cup of noodles was a staple during their college years, providing a quick and easy meal option for those late nights of studying or when there simply wasn't time to cook a proper meal. However, the traditional cup of noodles is often loaded with sodium and preservatives, not to mention lacking in fresh, healthy ingredients. Fortunately, there is a way to enjoy the convenience of a cup of noodles without sacrificing taste or nutrition. Enter: the Not-Your-Dorm-Room Cup of Nood...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
  • 2 ounces cooked chicken, diced
  • ½ cup diced bok choy
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrot
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon dashi broth powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon gluten-free miso paste
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 egg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 23 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Combine rice noodles, chicken, bok choy, carrot, green onion, dashi, nutritional yeast, ginger, black pepper, white pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large, portable bowl with a lid.
  • Combine tamari, sesame oil, and miso paste in a small, portable container. Cover and shake until combined.
  • Add hot water to the noodle bowl when ready to eat. Push aside the noodles and crack egg into the middle, stirring constantly with chopsticks. Close lid and let sit until noodles soften, about 3 minutes. Remove the cover and pour in tamari mixture.
  • Nutrition

    603 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 1288mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 691mg