Beefed-up Korean Spicy Ramen

First I make up a mug of instant Asian Laksa or Spicy Asian noodle soup from packet using boiling water from the electric pot. Put the cooked ramen in a bowl, and top it up with the soup from the mug. Then add canned mushrooms, peas or beans. You can also use flaked canned fish or spicy Spam cut into small cubes. Top up with hot water until it just covers noodles. Cover with cling film.

Then microwave on high for 3 minutes with a paper towel under the bowl. Wait for it to cool or add 6 ice cube to cool it down just enough. You will have ramen in a rich broth. For added ginger kick, use preserved ginger slices from Japanese or Korean grocers. If you need more chili heat, add 1/8 teaspoonful of chili powder or ground black pepper.