“Cup Noodle”

It’s not really Cup Noodle, but it is a good approximation. You can buy dried ramen toppings from Amazon, but I used what I already had in my pantry. I like the noodles for Nissin Demae Ramen. Any flavor will do, since the seasoning packet isn’t used. I like that there is no cooking involved, but I do have an electric kettle, which makes it easy to boil water.

• boiling water
• 4 dried shrimp
• 1 large dried shiitake mushroom
• 1/4 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 1 pack instant ramen
• 1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder or hondashi

1. Put dried shrimp, dried shiitake mushroom, and frozen peas and carrots in a small bowl. Pour over boiling water and let soak for 1/2 an hour. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut shrimp and shiitake mushroom into small pieces, about the same size as the peas and carrots.
3. Put instant ramen in a plastic takeout container (may need to be broken into four pieces to fit).
4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the plastic bowl and pour enough boiling water to submerge.
5. Cover tightly and let steam for 3 minutes.