Mom's Ramen

Comfort food at it's best!  Dad just can't make it the same way....

Ingredients:

Water
2 packages any flavor Ramen noodles
1/2 Tablespoon margarine or butter
Use only one of the included seasoning packets

Directions:

Fill medium saucepan about 1/2 way with water.  Break up ramen and place in saucepan.  Bring to a gentle boil.  As soon as the water begins to boil, stir the ramen to break up the noodles.  Remove from heat.  Drain, reserving approximately 1/3 cup of water.  return noodles and water to saucepan.  Stir in one seasoning packet and 1/2 Tablespoon of butter.  Serve.

Optional Ingredients:

If you would like to make this a healthy meal, add any (or all) of the following ingredients.
1 cup chopped or slivered leftover meat or chicken
1/2 to 1 cup of cubed tofu
1 cup leftover vegetables such as peas, corn, beans, etc
1/4 cup sliced peppers and onions
1 or 2 soft boiled eggs
1/4 to 1/2 cup any flavor broth

Come on .... this is a college food blog .... there HAD to be a Ramen recipe in here somewhere!

Seared Ahi Tuna

Yes, you heard that right, Ahi Tuna

Ahi tuna can be very expensive.  But, for a special meal, it can be done reasonably.  Aldi's sells excellent frozen ahi tuna steaks at an affordable price.  Thaw in warm water, marinate, sear and enjoy!

Seared Ahi Tuna

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Ingredients:

1 or 2 ahi tuna steaks 

2 T sesame oil

2 T soy sauce

1 T grated fresh ginger

1 T grated fresh lemongrass

1 T minced garlic (1 clove)

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 green onion thinly sliced

1 t toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

Mix the oil, soy, ginger, lemongrass, garlic and lime juice together and put in a ziplock bag with the tuna steaks and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, sear the tuna steaks for 1 minute to a minute and a half on each side ( slightly longer if you want the tuna less rare.)  

Slice the tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices. Sprinkle with green onion slices and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables.

Stretch this meal by serving it with egg rolls, pot stickers, or Zac's favorite "soupy buns" (a//k/a xiaolongbao).