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Beg, Borrow and Meal – Ramen

July 26, 2011January 2, 2020Posted in BRAT friendly, RecipesTagged noodles, pork, Ramen

Last night’s leftover ramen broth and in-bone pork + boiling water + angel hair = ramen tonight.

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