I don’t do many posts for lunch. To be honest most of my lunches are leftover dinner or one of my favs is a plate of cheese, crackers, turkey pepperoni and a pickle or fruit. Something fast and easy and I eat that at my desk while working (I know I work too much!). Any who, my girlfriend Marie pointed me into this direction for this fabulous idea, she found on Pinterest by The Londoner. Ramen To Go is what I call this Asian noodle bowl, ant it is easy to make ahead of time for lunch the next day. Well, I could literally eat this everyday!! It just takes some forward thinking and bam, you have an amazing lunch. This can be easily made vegetarian or add some leftover shrimp, pork, chicken or beef. The ones that I have made so far have been just veggies.
Hubby has been wanting to take lunch to work more and has thoroughly enjoyed these little bowls of Ramen To Go for lunch also. If you are making one, it is definitely easy to make two, three or four. They last perfectly overnight and then the only thing they require is some hot water the next day for lunch. It couldn’t be easier and they are so nutritous and even more so delicious!!
At the bottom of this dish is the noodles. I found ones at the grocery store that are divided into portion sizes and you just cook one of those per serving, perfection!! Then top with your favorite Asian veggies, create a little tasty soup based paste and you have lunch for the next day. The one ingredient that we couldn’t find is miso paste. It would add that wonderful umami flavor!! I kept the paste very low in sodium. The one thing about some Asian soups is that they are high in sodium and some have added MSG. The fact that you know exactly what you are putting in this dish is so satisfying.
Warm, healthy and inviting. You will want to eat your lunch early!! Be creative with this recipe, add in what you have at home.
Ramen To Go
Ingredients
- 1 round of dried Asian Style Noodles
- 1 baby bok choy sliced
- 1 large mushroom sliced
- 1 spring onion diced
- Handful of bean sprouts
- 2 Tbsp. fresh corriander
- 1 Tbsp. chopped peanuts optional
Soup Base
- 1 tsp. Sriacha
- 1 tsp. fish sauce optional, omit if making vegetarian
- 6 drops of sesame oil
- 1 tsp. low sodium vegetable or chicken dried stock powder or bouillon
- 1 tsp. Tom Yum paste
- 1 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Boil nooodles according to package and drain and set aside to cool. Make the soup base paste by combining the ingredients and mix into a paste. Set aside.
- In a container that is safe for hot food and BPA free, lay the noodles in the bottom. Top with the veggies and nuts. Place the paste in the center. When ready to eat fill with hot boiling water to desired level, stir and enjoy!!
Recipe adapted from The Londoner
Comments & Reviews
Ana Ng says
PS: I have seen veg. substitutes for fish sauce that suggest simply diluting soy sauce.
Also, veg. fish sauce exists at some Asian/Int’l markets.
😊
Ana Ng says
what would constitute an appropriate amount of water? Thanks!
Tara Noland says
Enough to cover your noodles and veggies etc.
Diane says
So enticing! Thanks for the great lunch ideas. These ramen veggie bowls look healthy and delicious!
Tara Noland says
I could eat that everyday, man, they were so good. Thanks Diane.
Libby with Lemony Thyme says
I just started a new Pinterest Board called Lunch Bowls and this Ramen To Go recipe is a perfect addition. Whether it’s grains or noodles I swear I could load them up and make it any meal of the day. Your soup base sounds delicious.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Libby, we loved it!
Karen Turner says
Hi. I was wondering (1) how long you can store pre-made containers of this recipe and (2) can you freeze them as well and again for how long? Thank you.
Tara Noland says
I think a day or two at the maximum. I have made them the night before for lunch and that is perfect. I wouldn’t freeze this recipe the fresh veggies would not stand up. You could freeze the noodles and sauce and I would say they are good for a month. Then I would defrost and add my fresh veggies. Hope this helps!
Karen Turner says
Great, thank you.
Tara Noland says
You are most welcome!
Libby with Lemony Thyme says
I just started a new Pinterest Board called Lunch Bowls and this Ramen To Go recipe is a perfect addition. Whether it’s grains or noodles I swear I could load them up and make it any meal of the day. Your soup base sounds delicious.
Michelle says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. What a great idea for a quick lunch. This would even work well for camping. I have one question. Is there something I can substitute for the Tom Yum paste if it isn’t available?
Tara Noland says
It was easy to find in our grocery store, here is a description so that you know when you go to the store what you may be able to sub in. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_yum
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I definitely will be making this for lunch tomorrow.. love how super simple yet delicious this ramen bowl is!
Tara Noland says
Thanks Thalia, I need to make it again really soon!
sunithi says
Yumm and healthy! Trying this recipe
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Sunithi!
Minnie@thelady8home says
Wow!! Stunning!! Amazing idea for lunch.
Tara Noland says
Thanks Minnie!!
Adriana Martin says
what a wonderful idea for a comforting lunch loved this recipe thanks for sharing I will need to try it soon!
Tara Noland says
We just loved this idea, will be making it again soo. Thanks Adrianna!
Janette@culinaryginger says
What a great idea. Lunches to go are always a challenge and this is amazing. I can’t wait to try it.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much!!
Dawn says
Rice noodles (sticks) don’t require precooking as they just soften in hot water and would make this delicious recipe that much simpler!
Tara Noland says
I wonder if they would go sticky being in with the veggies and not cooked? It is worth a try and they are gluten free for people who want that!!
Sarah says
I just saw this on Pinterest and had to see how to make these! What a great idea Tara!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Sarah, we really loved them!
Janette@culinaryginger says
What a great idea. Lunches to go are always a challenge and this is amazing. I can’t wait to try it.
Sarah says
I just saw this on Pinterest and had to see how to make these! What a great idea Tara!