Kimchi Shrimp Cup of Noodles

Kimchi Shrimp Cup of Noodles

Make your own cup of instant soup at home with this Korean noodle recipe. Pack several jars at once to take to work for easy lunches throughout the week. 

Kimchi, a Korean fermented side dish commonly made from cabbage, radish or cucumber, is quickly gaining a following for its many health benefits. Kimchi is high in fiber and—because it's fermented—is loaded with good bacteria that help keep your gut healthy. Kimchi contains bioactive compounds that lower cholesterol by blocking cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream. The good bacteria produced during fermentation also help lower cholesterol. Kimchi and sauerkraut are usually pretty high in sodium, so watch your portions if you're watching your salt intake.

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon paste, divided
• 3 teaspoons gochujang, divided
• 1½ cups chopped cabbage, divided
• 1½ cups sliced mushrooms, divided
• ¾ cup chopped kimchi, divided
• 9 ounces cooked shrimp, divided

• 1½ cups cooked rice noodles, divided
• 1 sliced radish, divided
• 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro, divided
• 3 slices lime, divided
• 3 cups very hot water, divided

Preparation

• Prep15 m
• Ready In15 m

1. Place 1 teaspoon bouillon paste and 1 teaspoon gochujang in each of three 1½-pint canning jars. Layer ½ cup cabbage, ½ cup mushrooms, ¼ cup kimchi, 3 ounces shrimp and ½ cup noodles in each jar. Top each with some radish slices, 1 teaspoon cilantro and 1 lime slice. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
2. To prepare one jar of noodles: Add 1 cup very hot water to a jar. Cover and shake to combine. Uncover and microwave on High in 1-minute increments until steaming hot, 2 to 3 minutes total. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir before eating.

• To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1. Refrigerate covered jars for up to 3 days.
• Equipment: Three 1½-pint wide-mouth canning jars

Nutrition information

• Serving size: 1 jar
• Per serving: 239 calories; 1 g fat(0 g sat); 3 g fiber; 32 g carbohydrates; 26 g protein; 23 mcg folate; 161 mg cholesterol; 5 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 59 IU vitamin A; 15 mg vitamin C; 87 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 926 mg sodium; 408 mg potassium
• Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value)
• Carbohydrate Servings: 2
• Exchanges: 3 lean protein, 1½ starch, 1 vegetable

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