One Pan Wonders

Nong Shim Neoguri – Udon Type Noodles

Remember the Ramen Box? This is one of the yummy noodle packages that came with that order. Spicy Seafood flavor.

Looking at the package, I was sure this was a Korean product, but it isn’t. It is made in the USA. Yes, this one does contain MSG.

Each 4.2 ounce package makes two servings, or one humongous serving. 240 calories per serving, 7 grams fat, 1040 whopping mg sodium (whoa! Remember to double that if you eat the whole package) 38 grams carbs and 2 grams fiber.

Like a lot of Korean type noodles, the disk of dried noodles is in a large circle. There are two seasoning packets included, one with a bouillon type powder and the other containing dried vegetables and seaweed.

You cook the noodles in about 18 ounces of hot water. The noodles are nice and fat with a great chewy texture. They are thick and firm and not at all sticky. The noodles are really good for soaking up the salty broth.

I can never leave well enough alone, so I added a boiled egg and some broccoli. The noodles would be a bit plain on their own. This would also be good with a tin of clams or mussels added. Or some dried shrimp. They are not, however, lacking in flavor. When they say “spicy” they are not kidding! This went very well with the thick chewy noodles.

The noodle bowl had a nice spicy seafood-y scented broth (think Korean/Asian). This would be a great “I feel like I’m getting sick” food. The spicy sinus clearing broth will knock out whatever is ailing you.

I loved the bits of seaweed that came in the packet of dried vegetables. I don’t know what kind it was, but it was green and chewy.

The only sort of “bad” thing about this is the serving size. You pretty much have to make the two full servings. There was no way I could have finished an entire package. I highly doubt I could eat the whole thing even in the backcountry. So be prepared to share with a friend.