Easy Asian Noodles

I simply adore simple, cheap and yummy food!  But then again, who doesn't?  When I found this recipe I was spending 12 days house/cat sitting in one of my best friend's home.  Andrew stayed home with our dog and cats and I took the opportunity to enjoy the solitude and to also look for recipes to feed one or two for the inevitable day when Andrew moves out on his own and I become the Crazy Cat Lady.  

I came upon this recipe on a college student recipe website.  Of course, I adapted it to fit my needs (its always about me) and tastes.  What could be cheaper than ramen noodles and cabbage?  Its really good.  I promise!  And perfect for one or two people.  I figure it makes enough to two meals or 4 side dishes.

Easy Asian Noodles

1/2 large onion, diced

1 lb skirt steak

2 teaspoons oil, divided (i used a light tasting olive oil)

2 big handfuls packaged coleslaw mix

2 packages ramen noodles (i had chicken flavor on hand when I first made it)

1 1/2 cups water

1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Slice the steak across the grain into thin slices.  Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add onions; stir fry 2 minutes.  Add steak (I used chicken this time.) and stir fry until done.  Remove steak mixture from skillet;  keep warm.

 

Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in skillet over medium high heat.  Add coleslaw mix; stir fry for 30 seconds.  Remove slaw from skillet and keep warm.  

Remove noodles from packages; reserve 1 seasoning packet for another use.  Add water and remaining seasoning packet to skillet.  Bring to boil.  

Break noodles in half and add to water.  Cook noodles 2 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.  

 

Stir in steak mixture, slaw and soy sauce.  Cook until thoroughly heated.  Serve in a bowl with a lovely set of chopsticks picked up at the local international grocery store.

We made a double recipe (had to use two pans since I don't have a super big one for 4 packages of ramen noodles).  This left us with enough leftover to take to work/school for lunch the next day.

I have used chicken instead of steak with excellent results as well.  Andrew likes adding red pepper flakes when he makes it.  I'm not a big fan myself.  Not everything needs to be hot and spicy (I am spicy enough already).  Sometimes, just a good bowl of noodles hits the spot.  The only adjustment that I would make to this recipe now is maybe adding some edamame.  

Edamame is my new favorite veggie of the year.  I plan on exploring the versatility of this little gem of a veggie, from the plain to the unreal; in the weeks and months ahead!  Edamame:  Good for you and tasty too!

But I digress.  This is the perfect recipe to adapt to whatever your taste buds are screaming for today.

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