Ingredients:
6 ounces oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles
3 cups mixed vegetables, cut bite size ( broccoli, sweet pepper strips, snow peas, sliced carrots, squash, etc.)
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup peanut butter ( or cashew)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped chopped (ground or whole) or 2 cups cooked beef, chopped ( ground or whole)
1 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, sliced and drained
1 (8 ounce) cans bamboo shoots, drained
1/4 cup chopped peanuts ( or other nuts, like cashews)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Directions:
Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; save remaining packet for another use.
In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut up vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together the 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet. Stir until smooth. Cook, stirring for 2 more minutes.
Add chicken or beef, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots to the sauce; heat through. Add to the nooodle mix in saucepan.
Toss to combine.
Top with peanuts or cashews and green onions. Serve.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.