Preparation:
Boil ramen noodles as you would any other noodles. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add both spice packets and the carrots. Boil for 1 minute. Add . cucumbers, water chestnuts, and bean sprouts for 30 seconds. (For me and other hot spice eaters, this is a good place to add a dash of cayenne). Drain vegetables (but not too well--a little liquid is needed) reserve liquid and serve in a bowl on the side. Toss vegetables and noodles and dip into the liquid as you eat. If you like that fish sauce, serve it with this dish. Personally, I think it smells like a gulf shrimp boat (not good), but lots of folks whose judgement I otherwise respect like it. |
