My Basic Noodle Bowl (With Variations)

• 3 ounces ramen noodles (hold on to the seasoning packet. you may need some of it)
• 2 -3 2 -3 ounces cooked chicken, sliced thin or 2 -3 ounces cooked shrimp
• 2 2 cups chicken broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose) or 2 cups vegetable broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose)
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups bok choy (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts (alone or combined)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1 hard-boiled egg (optional)
• 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (to taste)
• grated fresh ginger (optional)
• red pepper flakes (optional)

1. Put vegetables (except cilantro and green onions) of your choice and whichever broth you are using in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Break up packaged noodles and add to the boiling broth - reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
3. Add thinly sliced cooked beef, pork,, chicken or shrimp.
4. Add the sesame seed oil, ginger if using and soy sauce to taste.
5. Cook 1 minute more.
6. Taste the broth and add some of the seasoning packet until you are happy with the taste.
7. Empty the contents of the saucepan in to a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro (if using) and green onions.
8. I like to add a hardboiled egg that has been quartered.
9. Slurp and enjoy!

ramen noodles, chicken, chicken broth, bok choy, green onions, fresh cilantro, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-basic-noodle-bowl-with-variations-468323 (may not work)