101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles Part 8

2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packets 1 cup b.u.t.ter or margarine 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a frying pan, melt b.u.t.ter. Add tomatoes, garlic, seasoning packets, and noodles and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Makes 24 servings.

Garlic Cilantro Noodles

2 packages Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packets 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Cook noodles and vegetables in water together and drain. Add garlic, cilantro, and seasoning packets. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 24 servings.

Chinese Veggie Noodles

1 package Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packet 1 cup frozen stir-fry vegetables 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packet.

In a frying pan, saute vegetables in olive oil until heated through and add to warm noodles. Sprinkle soy sauce over top and stir together. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2 servings.

Corny Cheese Noodles

1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packet 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 can (14 ounces) creamed corn

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packet.

In a saucepan, heat cheese and corn over medium heat. Mix with warm noodles. Makes 2 servings.

Metric Conversion Chart

Volume Measurements Weight Measurements Temperature Conversion U.S.

Metric U.S.

Metric U.S.

Metric 1 teaspoon 5 ml 5 ml 1/2 ounce 1/2 ounce 15 g 15 g 250 250.

120 120.

1 tablespoon 15 ml 15 ml 1 ounce 1 ounce 30 g 30 g 300 300.

150 150.

1/4 cup 60 ml 60 ml 3 ounces 3 ounces 90 g 90 g 325 325.

160 160.

1/3 cup 75 ml 75 ml 4 ounces 4 ounces 115 g 115 g 350 350.

180 180.

1/2 cup 125 ml 125 ml 8 ounces 8 ounces 225 g 225 g 375 375.

190 190.

2/3 cup 150 ml 150 ml 12 ounces 12 ounces 350 g 350 g 400 400.

200 200.

3/4 cup 175 ml 175 ml 1 pound 1 pound 450 g 450 g 425 425.

220 220.

1 cup 250 ml 250 ml 2-1/4 pounds 2-1/4 pounds 1 kg 1 kg 450 450.

230 230.