Extra Spicy Instant Noodles

CANADA

Chili Oil Broad Instant Noodles

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Jo’s instant noodles are a textural extravaganza, packed with flavor and really bring the heat!

Discover the bold flavors of Jo from Canada’s Extra Spicy Instant Noodles, a creative twist on classic instant noodles that takes convenience to gourmet levels. Using Kuan Broad Noodles Spicy Hot Flavor, this dish transforms everyday ramen into a vibrant, restaurant-quality experience. Perfect for spice lovers, the recipe combines the fiery noodle seasoning with fresh, high-quality ingredients like succulent large shrimp, tender Yu Choy Mue, and delicate dried bean curd skin strips.

The preparation is simple yet innovative. The noodles are softened separately in a ramen bowl, ensuring perfect texture, while the shrimp, greens, and tofu skin are quickly cooked in boiling water. Once tender, everything is poured over the noodles, letting them absorb just the right amount of flavor before draining. The seasoning packets included in the instant noodles, plus an extra tablespoon of black vinegar, create a harmonious balance of heat, tang, and umami that elevates this Canadian comfort food.

To finish, a touch of freshness from julienned cucumber and chopped green onions adds crunch and color, making each bite exciting. This dish showcases the versatility of instant noodles, proving they’re not just a quick snack but a canvas for creative, flavorful meals.

Whether you’re a student, busy professional, or spice enthusiast, Extra Spicy Instant Noodles offers a quick, satisfying, and innovative meal. Ideal for experimenting with textures and flavors, it turns simple instant noodles into a memorable culinary adventure. Experience this take on instant noodles and spice up your cooking routine today.

Extra Spicy Instant Noodles

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack Kuan Broad Noodles Spicy Hot Flavor (the red package one)
  • 5 large raw shrimp cleaned & sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 handful dried bean curd skin (Yuba) strips (thin ones, used in hot pots)
  • 1 handful yu choy (or mustard greens or another leafy green) cut into slightly smaller pieces
  • 1 Tbsp black vinegar
  • ½ small cucumber julienned or peeled into strips with a peeler
  • 1 green onion chopped

Instructions
 

  • Put the noodles in a large bowl along with the tofu skin, yu choy, and shrimp. Pour boiling water all over so everything's covered.
  • Cover the bowl and let sit according to noodle package directions, until noodles are separated, soft and more translucent. Drain the water.
  • Add spice packets and black vinegar, mix it all together and season to taste.
  • Garnish with cucumber and green onion.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Region: North America

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