Bought shin ram yun noodles, pork balls, sliced mushrooms, and have leftover spinach. After cleaning the whole house, I feel so tired yet hungry. I’ve got to eat something before I faint.

“Pork balls are Asian-inspired, bite-sized meatballs made from ground pork, starch, and seasonings, known for their chewy texture. They are rich in high-quality protein, B vitamins, and iron, which are essential for muscle health, energy metabolism, brain function, and blood cell formation. A serving can provide over 20 g of protein, and the heme-iron in pork is easily absorbed, while thiamin supports a healthy metabolism. Additionally, they contain necessary fats for insulation and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.”

“Sliced mushrooms: white button, cremini, or shiitake, are low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods rich in B vitamins, selenium, potassium, and antioxidants: support immunity and heart health while aiding in weight management. They uniquely contain vitamin D, important for bone health, and have compounds promoting gut health. Their umami flavour also makes them an excellent meat substitute.”

“Baby spinach, harvested early from young Spinacia oleracea leaves, has a milder flavour and tender texture compared to mature spinach. It is a nutrient-dense superfood rich in iron, fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K, promoting heart health and immunity while strengthening bones and enhancing iron levels. It contains nitrates that lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk, along with antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin for eye protection and vitamin A for skin health. Due to its softness, it’s perfect for salads or lightly cooked dishes.”

My spicy simple lunch is healthy, and delicious. Let’s cook!!!

Ingredients

1 packet shin ram yun noodles
7 pork balls
25 g sliced mushrooms
leftovers baby spinach
water

Method

Put kettle on. Thawed pork balls on bench top if from fridge. Freezer in fridge overnight. When pork balls are thawed. Take the amount you want and place in a microwave bowl. Open the shin ram yun noodles packet and condiments that comes with it. Empty onto bowl with a plate for easy to carry. Once water boiled, pour enough boiling water into pork balls bowl and noodles bowl.

Open the microwave door. Use microwave stacker if you have one. Place the noodles bowl into microwave. Then place the stacker over the noodles bowl. Next the pork balls bowl. Now close the door. Microwave for 5 minutes. Removed pork balls bowl and stacker with a mitten.

Next put the pork balls into the noodles bowl, add sliced mushrooms and baby spinach. Give a couple of stirs. Then check enough water; add a bit more if you like. Now close microwave door and microwave again for a further 2-3 minutes until noodles, mushrooms, baby spinach are softened, tender, and pork balls are cooked. Open the microwave door. Bring out carefully the plate with noodles bowl. Enjoy with a cup of tea!!!

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