Sunset Magazine Noodle Bowl Recipes

Steps:

• In a 4 to 5 quart pan bring 3 quarts water to boiling on high heat. Add vermicelli and cook, uncovered until tender to bite.
• Drain and cover pasta with cold water. When cool, drain pasta and divide into 4 to 6 serving portions.
• In the same pan combine broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, sugar, vinegar and chili oil, and stirring occasionally with a whisk, bring to a boil on high heat.
• Add sesame oil and pour broth into a soup bowls. While broth is very hot invite each person to add a portion of pasta and desired condiments to soup bowl.
• Condiments: hard cooked eggs, sliced; cooked ham cut into strips; tiny cooked shrimp; large carrot shredded, cucumber thin sliced, edible pea pods; green onions; water chestnuts; and BBQ pork (purchased from chinese food takeout store).

Steps:

• For the beef: In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the oil. When it begins to glisten, add the beef, red chile flakes, salt and onions all at once. Cook, stirring constantly, until the beef is done, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate, leaving the bits and fat in the pot.
• For the soup: Add the stock, beer and gochujang to the pot and stir to combine. Heat until the mixture begins to simmer, then add the ramen noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender but not mushy, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the soup into 4 wide bowls. Mound on equal amounts of ramen noodles and beef. Top each with an egg and scallions. Serve with a lime wedge for spritzing.

Steps:

• Remove and discard sausage casings.
• In a 4- to 5-quart nonstick pan over high heat, combine sausages, onion, and garlic. With a spoon, break meat into small pieces and stir often until mixture is browned, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, break the lasagna into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
• To pan, add broth, 2 cups water, tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and lasagna. Boil, stirring often, until pasta is tender to bite, about 15 minutes.
• Ladle into wide bowls and sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Steps:

• Heat oil and brown chicken.
• Stir in dressing, teriyaki, and ginger.
• Add vegetables and cook until sauce thickens.
• Toss meat and veggie mixture with pasta.

Steps:

• Prepare noodles according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the ground chicken, ginger, cilantro, and salt. Form into 16 meatballs.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tblsp of the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
• Turn off the heat.
• Add the remaining 2 tblsp coconut oil and chili pepper to the still warm pan. Stir in vinegar, honey, and lime juice.
• Divide lettuce, noodles, and carrots among bowls. Top with meatballs, and drizzle with pan sauce.