I can hear your chiding already:
“Three meals in, and you’ve already resorted to ramen?”
But let’s not get all judgmental so early in this blog’s little life! I stand proudly by my ramen roots – so much so that I feel like I have a very strong case for the lowly noodle.
The great thing about ramen is that it can be so easily dressed-up, contouring to a multitude of meals in a multitude of genres. Combined with tofu, as it was in today’s dinner, it’s got infinite possibilities. Think about it: Ramen and tofu are like the Barbie and Ken of the food world. You can dress them up and send them out on the town in a plethora of clothing, from a day at the beach to eveningwear.
And, on top of its masquerade quality, let’s face it: Ramen is cheap. Ain’t nothing wrong with cheap, people.
Today, our Barbie and Ken visited Asia. I paired the sautéed tofu and noodles with some green onions and soy sauce to create an Asian flair, topping the meal off with a vegetable egg roll on the side. Add a little duck sauce, and you’re good to go!
The stats:
Oriental ramen noodles: $0.29 ($0.15/person)
Firm tofu: $1.50 ($0.75/person)
Green onions: $0.79 ($0.40/person)
Egg rolls: $3.00/four ($0.75/person)
GRAND TOTAL: $5.58 … or $2.05 per person.
:)
I’m so enjoying your blog, Hope! There is nothing wrong with ramen noodles, they are delicious and comfort food. This creation sounds very yummy and makes me hungry for some right now.
Thanks, Marianne! It’s fun to compile every day. In fact, I think it’ll keep me honest; sometimes I have a tendency to go back to the tried-and-trues week after tired week … with a few people watching, I’ll have to stay creative! ;)