If your kids love instant noodles but you want a healthier, homemade alternative, this recipe is for you! By using a rich, homemade chicken bone broth as the base, you get all the goodness of slow-cooked nutrients while still keeping it as quick and easy as a packet of 2-minute noodles.
Step 1: Make the Chicken Bone Broth
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken carcass
- 1 onion, halved
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- whatever veg you got in the fridge to be honest
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (helps extract nutrients)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 8 cups water
Instructions:
1. Place all ingredients in a large pot or slow cooker.
2. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 4 hours. If using a slow cooker, let it go on low for 8-12 hours.
4. Strain the broth, discarding solids. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.
Step 2: Make the 2-Minute Noodle Knockoff
Ingredients:
- 2 cups homemade chicken bone broth
- 1 pack of ramen noodles
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for extra flavour)
- A sprinkle of spring onions
- A boiled egg or shredded chicken (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a pot, bring 2 cups of your homemade broth to a boil.
2. Add the noodles and cook for 4 minutes
3.
4. Stir in a little soy sauce, top with spring onions, and serve.
Why Kids Love It
-Tastes like instant noodles but without the additives.
- Quick and easy– as simple as boiling a packet of store-bought noodles.
- Nutritious– packed with natural collagen, vitamins, and minerals.
This recipe is a win-win—comfort food for kids, peace of mind for parents! Try it out and let me know if your little ones love it as much as mine do.
