Poor Man's Stir Fry

Are you tired of your friends making fun of you because you suck at cooking? 
Do you have a kitchen?
May you have a low-budget for groceries? (Due to college, job loss, keep spending money on random knick knacks at yard sales, etc.)
Do you love asian food? (Like who doesn't?)

If you have answered yes to any of those questions, be my guest to learn how to make a "Poor Man's Stir Fry"

Poor man's stir fry originates from being broke, and wanting to suppress that insatiable lust for Chinese food. This recipe is honestly a really great way to solve the craving for good, but not break the budget for yourself.  This is also a very versatile recipe that a man can make easy substitutions to tweak to his liking. Your limitations are your creativity for this one...and maybe a little bit of your budget too.  This recipe costs close to $12-$15, depending on the protein used.

Yield 1 Serving

Ingredients:
1 Package Ramen Noodles, any kind is good but stick to the flavor of protein you are using, but neutral flavors like "Oriental" and "Chili" are recommended
About 4-6 oz of Meat or Tofu, Thinly Sliced
1/2 Cup Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables
Neutral Oil (Corn Oil, Canola Oil, etc.), as needed
Water, enough to cook ramen
Soy Sauce, to taste

Steps:
1. Before cooking the ramen, break the dry noodles into 4-6 smaller blocks
2. Drop the noodles in boiling water and let cook, put the seasoning packet aside
3.When the noodles are finished cooking, (throw them at a wooden cabinet and if they stick, they are done) strain them. Place them in a bowl and set aside
4. Heat up a small amount of oil in a skillet on medium-high heat
5. When pan is heated, lay the thinly sliced proteins inside to cook
6. Cook the proteins till they are fully cooked
7. Add the frozen vegetables, and cook until they are heated thoroughly
8. Add the noodles to the skillet and mix them around with the vegetables and protein
9. Add a splash of soy sauce and the seasoning packet
10. Continue mixing until seasonings are evenly distributed throughout
11. Transfer the noodles and meats and vegetables to a bowl and serve warm (unless you like cold stir fry)

CONGRATS ON YOUR STIR FRY AND EAT UP!

This is a photo of a duck breast stir fry that I made freshman year.