I want one!

[Jenise]

Scroll down to the entry called Smorgasburg and check out the pic of the Ramen Burger. I'm a noodleholic, and that looks amazing.

http://www.brooklynflea.com/2013/08/02/whats-new-101/

Here you go Jenise, the recipe. I want one!


http://blog.dramafever.com/2013/08/how-to-make-a-ramen-burger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-ramen-burger

Scroll down to the entry called Smorgasburg and check out the pic of the Ramen Burger.

Looks great.
Had to crack up at " shoyu (a secret sauce that is soy sauce based), "

That looks so cool! Gotta try it.

That is a great idea. Heck, I'd be happy with just the "bun"!

[Jenise]

Scroll down to the entry called Smorgasburg and check out the pic of the Ramen Burger.

Looks great.
Had to crack up at " shoyu (a secret sauce that is soy sauce based), "

I missed that on the first reading. I guess the Flea doesn't get around much.

[Jenise]

That looks so cool! Gotta try it.

Let's all try it and report back at the end of the week!

I think I can do it on Thursday.

I'm thinking of making this for breakfast on Sunday!

That is so calling my name. This weekend for sure! I crave umami-ness and don't often eat burgers. It's time.

I have to find the noodles, maybe the Asian store....

[Jenise]

I have to find the noodles, maybe the Asian store....

In the recipe you found the link for, the ramen noodles are from a single serving packet, like Top Ramen. Raley's will carry that.

I have to find the noodles, maybe the Asian store....

In the recipe you found the link for, the ramen noodles are from a single serving packet, like Top Ramen. Raley's will carry that.

Really, I looked up those Sun noodles and it appeared to me that they were fresh noodles, not Top Ramen type.

[Jenise]

Oh true, a fresh noodle is best. But I'll probably be using dried myself.

My report: I made a package of (cheap) Maruchan noodles as usual. When they were done, I rinsed them in cold water and drained well. I added 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil, one egg, salt/pepper, and stirred to mix well. I put the noodles into two large pyrex cups (4.5" across) and nested two other similar vessels inside them to press on the noodles. Set in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then, heat up a pan, pour in a skoosh of oil, let it warm up, and drop the ramen-cakes in. They have the floppy consistency of pancakes or semi-cooked omelettes at this point. After 5 minutes, turn; after 2 more minutes, my oil was smoking so I got them out.

Pictures here: http://public.fotki.com/jeffg165/wine/ramenburger/

How was it? OK. I think this prep really wins if you get the noodles very crisp, and mine were only so-so done. I will try it again with a different oil.

Two other notes... 1. The noodles don't really catch the juices coming out of the meat so serve extra napkins. 2. It's a little weird when you pick up the burger because the noodles are still kinda springy so the patty shifts around a little.

[Jenise]

My report: I made a package of (cheap) Maruchan noodles as usual. When they were done, I rinsed them in cold water and drained well. I added 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil, one egg, salt/pepper, and stirred to mix well. I put the noodles into two large pyrex cups (4.5" across) and nested two other similar vessels inside them to press on the noodles. Set in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then, heat up a pan, pour in a skoosh of oil, let it warm up, and drop the ramen-cakes in. They have the floppy consistency of pancakes or semi-cooked omelettes at this point. After 5 minutes, turn; after 2 more minutes, my oil was smoking so I got them out.

Pictures here: http://public.fotki.com/jeffg165/wine/ramenburger/

How was it? OK. I think this prep really wins if you get the noodles very crisp, and mine were only so-so done. I will try it again with a different oil.

Two other notes... 1. The noodles don't really catch the juices coming out of the meat so serve extra napkins. 2. It's a little weird when you pick up the burger because the noodles are still kinda springy so the patty shifts around a little.

Well, it sure LOOKS good. And do you suppose it would help any to slightly undercook the noodles? In my head, that's how I was imagining having to do it. Did you give season your meat any?

Well, it sure LOOKS good. And do you suppose it would help any to slightly undercook the noodles? In my head, that's how I was imagining having to do it. Did you give season your meat any?

Thank you. It was good.

As I said, I think the win here is to cook it up more crispy than I did, so I wouldn't undercook it. In all the pictures, it's brown on one side and pale on the other.

The beef had just garlic powder, s+p. I would definitely season more heavily next time, and I might even up the amount of toasted sesame oil in the ramen.

You forgot the arugula and green onions for that pop of fresh green stuff. Oh and the shoyou sauce!

You forgot the arugula and green onions for that pop of fresh green stuff. Oh and the shoyou sauce!

What is this "forgot" of which you speak?

I had another thought about this: if you have one of those little pans for cooking a single egg, that might be just right for sizzling the ramen.

[Jenise]

I had another thought about this: if you have one of those little pans for cooking a single egg, that might be just right for sizzling the ramen.

Or, use a mold to contain the shape. That's what I figured I'd do--won't be until tomorrow, though!

I just came from the store with the few ingredients I needed and a set of Ziplock small round storage containers. I'll mold the noodles in those, nested, then cook in a small egg pan as Jeff suggested.

I had to buy a bag of "Spring Mix" lettuces just to get some arugula!

You forgot the arugula and green onions for that pop of fresh green stuff. Oh and the shoyou sauce!

What is this "forgot" of which you speak?

This photo had arugula and onions
http://blog.dramafever.com/2013/08/how-to-make-a-ramen-burger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-ramen-burger

Perhaps you chose not to use it? That's all.

You forgot the arugula and green onions for that pop of fresh green stuff. Oh and the shoyou sauce!

What is this "forgot" of which you speak?

This photo had arugula and onions
http://blog.dramafever.com/2013/08/how-to-make-a-ramen-burger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-ramen-burger

Perhaps you chose not to use it? That's all.

I was teasing you. I was well aware of the arugula and scallions and I chose not to use them.