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Something a Little Different
While I was sick, I made batches of Top Ramen and added lots of my own flavors so I ended up with a few “oriental” seasoning packets. Yesterday, I came into three bags of standard potatoes. Don’t ask. Now I have to figure out what to do with them. Yesterday, I made mush. Not the greatest, but if you’re broke and need to be inventive like me, here it is.
10 medium peeled potatoes, cut in chunks
1/2 baby carrots cut into thirds
1 cup frozen onions, diced
3 packets of oriental seasoning
1-1/2 cup water
I threw all of that into a crockpot on low for 12 hours. Actually, I only used two seasoning packets, but I like salt and think a third would do. I left it on over night and for lunch today I served myself with extra salt and some pepper. I think a lemon would do nicely. I didn’t need to because of the potato starch, but if you want it to be even thicker of a goulash you can sprinkle some corn starch or thickener lightly on the top and stir in, but this isn’t brothy at all. (I also added a can of green beans. Normally I cook only with fresh foods, but I seriously “came into some food” so I’m making do.)
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