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Creamy Mushroom Cup Noodle Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package of instant cup noodles
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Microwave or hot water source to cook the instant cup noodles

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Cook the instant cup noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
2. In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and browned.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until the flour is fully incorporated.
5. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it is melted and fully incorporated.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pour the creamy mushroom sauce over the cooked cup noodles and stir to combine.


- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- 1 serving

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 15g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of mushrooms you like or have on hand.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer instead of Parmesan.

Variations:
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the dish for extra protein.
- You can add chopped garlic or onions to the mushrooms for extra flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to stir constantly when adding the milk to avoid lumps.
- You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less milk.
- You can add a splash of white wine to the mushrooms before adding the flour for extra flavor.

Storage instructions:
- This dish is best served immediately and does not store well.

Reheating instructions:
- You can reheat this dish in the microwave or on the stove over low heat.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the creamy mushroom cup noodle in a bowl with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives on top.

Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley or chives

Pairings:
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Suggested side dishes:
- Side salad
- Steamed vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sauce is too thick, add more milk to thin it out.
- If the sauce is too thin, add more flour to thicken it.

Food safety advice:
- Be sure to cook the instant cup noodles according to the package instructions to avoid any foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Instant cup noodles were invented in Japan in 1958 by Momofuku Ando.

Flavor profiles:
- Creamy, savory, umami

Serving suggestions:
- Serve this dish as a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

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Taste: Creamy, Savory, Umami, Mushroomy, Rich