Clearing my pantry cupboard and found two things: Shin ram yun instant noodles and a box of dried porcini 20 g. Then in my fridge two pieces of roast chicken from my father; bought a few days ago. I run out of cherry tomatoes, carrots and green leaves vegetables. Today, no red colouring on my bowl just green and brown.

Google: “Boletus edulis–known as porcini, cep, Steinpilz, or penny bun mushrooms–is an edible mushroom that can be found fresh or dried. Porcini mushrooms are utilized for their earthy, meaty flavour in recipes for Italian pasta and rice dishes, soups and sauces, and savoury specialties like risotto. Porcini mushrooms, in particular, are a cult favourite in the culinary arts for their rich flavour and numerous health benefits. Porcini mushrooms have a nutty, earthy taste. They can vary in size, shape, and colour, but generally, the top forms an umbrella over the stout stem.”

“Dried porcini mushrooms should be soaked in water for about 30 minutes to bring back their moisture. Porcini mushrooms add a hearty, woodsy flavour to just about any dish. They contain nutritional values that can aid in a healthy diet, including: Fiber for gut health, Antioxidants for immunity, Protein for muscle mass, Iron for essential minerals, No cholesterol, trans fat, or saturated fat.” 

Here’s my simple meal. I am not only a chili lover but also noodles lover. My lunch is spicy, comforting, healthy and delicious. Let’s cook and slurp the noodles!!!

Ingredients

1 packet shin ram yun
1 box of porcini, 20g
1 stalk of spring onion, cut to bite size
2 roast chicken pieces
hot boiling water

Method

Put the kettle on. Once the water boils, pour it into a bowl with dried porcini. Let the porcini soak for 30 minutes. Open the Shin Ram yun packet and empty the noodles and condiments into the pot. Fill the pot with hot boiling water and cook the noodles and condiments on medium heat. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the noodles are soft and cooked. Switch off hob.

Removed just the noodles to a bowl. Once 30 minutes up for porcini, use a strainer to strain the porcini, add porcini into pot and use the porcini water for extra flavour. Now add in the two chicken pieces into the pot with soup and porcini water. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes to warmed up the chicken pieces and porcini have softened and cooked.

Spoon the chicken pieces and porcini onto the noodles. Pour the soup into the bowl. Garnish with spring onion. Enjoy slurping the noodles!!!

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