![]() Rhizomes normally grow in any direction in the soil. The rhizomes are initially white and fleshy with scaly leaves which later become fibrous, wiry, and very dark brown with age. It is a colonial, herbaceous, perennial plant with fibrous roots that normally grows from 7-40 cm tall and reproduces extensively by rhizomes and tubers. Additionally, the root is used as a perfume in India. In Pakistan it is used for stomach problems, as a diuretic and stimulant as well as to improve the functioning of the nervous system. It has been used to cure a number of ailments in traditional medicine systems around the world. ![]() Known to be one of the most invasive plants in the world, nut grass infests over fifty crops worldwide, and this feature has earned it the nickname “the world’s worst weed.” The tubers of the plant are bitter, but they have a nutritional value as food and have been eaten in famine-stricken areas. ![]() The grass is a member of the sedge family or the Cyperaceae family of plants so is a close relative of Cyperus esculentus, the tiger nut or chufa. As long as you’ve got your base (miso and noodles) the combinations are endless when it comes to soup, and ramen is no exception.Ĭlick below to watch this Vegan Ramen recipe video over on my YouTube channel.Nut grass(Cyperus rotundus) commonly known as Coco grass, java grass, red nut sedge and purple nut sedge is a perennial plant native to Africa, Southern and Central Europe, and Southern Asia. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can really adapt the flavours and use the veggies you already have in your fridge and it will still taste great. Both the miso paste and ramen noodles were mentioned in my last grocery haul, which you can watch here. The next thing I picked up were a some brown rice ramen noodles which are gluten free and just a great, lighter option than the typical wheat/egg noodles used in most western Asian dishes. Lets just say that this ramen is a grown up version of Mr.Noodles and will be one that you can feel good eating since its packed with veggies and doesn’t have a bazillion amount of sodium. ![]() I’m pretty sure they’ve gone up in price since then but they have not gotten any healthier, that’s for sure. Noodle packages you could buy for like 5 for a dollar. In my case I use to love those little Mr. You can quite literally recreate any childhood favourite dish and turn it into a healthier version. I recently bought miso paste for the first time from my local health food store in the attempt to create ramen heaven. So here it is my spicy miso ramen recipe which I’m sure you’re going to make again and again. To be honest I’ve really only ordered one flavour and it’s the spicy miso one which of course inspired me to recreate my own “healthified” version of it. I’ve been frequently visiting a Japanese restaurant called Ryoji on College West in Toronto just for their amazing ramen. Lately I’ve been totally addicted to big bowls of ramen soup filled with any veggies I can find in my fridge. Once I discover a new dish that blows my taste buds, I’m hooked. I tend to go through phases of eating the same food/combinations because I just cant get enough of them. Ramen seems to be a growing trend lately and it’s definitely one that I’m following.
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