Plus ramen is so customizable. A poached egg, some green onions, toasted nori, just about everything is free game. You can even peruse the vast amount of ramen hacks, where the instant ramen is taken to new heights of crazy and creativeness. I love creating my own weird combinations with premade food, like my KFC kare donburi, so I think that's why I have a soft spot for ramen hacks.
If you use 4 packs of noodles, it will be like the picture, but I found I liked it with more marshmallow to ramen and made it again with only 3 packs, but they definitely were messier to eat as they were on the gooey-er side. Feel free to use whatever mix-ins tickle your fancy: M&Ms, chocolate chips, pecans, etc, would all be amazing. These treats will be denser than rice crispy treats, and nuttier tasting, but I surprisingly really enjoyed them. For decorating for Valentine's Day, I think some Valentine's edition Reeses Pieces or M&Ms would be very cute, or even some heart-shaped sprinkles!
Ramen Crispy Treats
3-4 blocks of dry instant ramen, seasoning packet discarded
1 16 ounce package of mini marshmallows (around 5.5-6 cups)
4 tbs of butter, unsalted
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate.
First, crush up the ramen into fine bits. I found the easiest way to do this was to put the blocks in a gallon ziplock and smash it with the bottom of a wine bottle, but a rolling pin would be great too.
Next, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second bursts, mixing in between until completely melted. Dip the bottom of the treats into the melted chocolate, and let the excess drip off. Place on a piece of parchment or waxed paper, and use a spoon to drizzle more chocolate on top. Let harden at room temperature. These will last for a couple days at room temperature.
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so interesting!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Mochi,
ReplyDeleteThis is unique!!! It looks fantastic!
Happy Valentine's Day to you and Mr Mochi!!!
Greeting from Australia. I'm a Singaporean mum living in Australia and love cooking and blogging. Your blog is interesting and fun to read. Happy to be your latest follower and hope to stay connected via blogging :D
Zoe
Nice to meet you too! Thanks for commenting on my blog, I can't wait to explore yours more as well. I love the Chinese custard buns, you have me excited for trying them out!
DeleteOMG, this is amazingly clever! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteMy nephew LOVES Ramen Noodles cooked the usual way....but he is going to LOVE his Auntie when I make these treats for him!!
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