Featured Recipe

Ramen Latkes with Vegetable Soup

Serves 1
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients:

 

For latke

  • 1 package Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen
  • 1 small russet potato, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sliced chives for garnish

For soup

  • ¼ cup chopped white onion
  • 1/8 cup chopped celery
  • 1/8 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

 

 

STEP 1

In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add ramen and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

 

 

STEP 2

Roughly chop ramen noodles and place them in a bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon of powder from attached seasoning packet, potatoes and cheese. Mix well.

 

 

STEP 3

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high.
Once hot, add latke mixture to your pan. Pat down flat with a spatula.

 

 

STEP 4

Fry latke for 3-5 minutes.
Gently flip with your spatula and fry for an additional 3-5 minutes or until both sides are golden brown.
Transfer latke to a plate and garnish with chives.

 

 

STEP 5

To prepare your soup, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pot.
Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until vegetables are tender and onion is translucent, about 10-12 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

 

 

STEP 6

Add the remaining seasoning from packet and stir until dissolved.
Transfer to a bowl, garnish with attached sesame seeds, and serve with your latke.