Dressing:
2-3 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cp oil
1 pkg Top Ramen chicken flavoring packet (or other desired flavor)
Salad:
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 head chopped cabbage
4 sliced green onions
Prepare dressing 1-2 hours before serving, by combining all ingredients. Toast almonds and sesame seeds in 325 degree oven, for 10 minutes. In large bowl, mix cabbage and green onion. Just before serving, toss cabbage and dressing together. Serves 6.
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This is one of the hazards of attempting to maintain a 'halal' diet, in a society where most of our food is 'processed', and often contains 'hidden ingredients'. One has to remain vigilant at all times, in order to avoid inadvertently taking in impurities.
Unfortunately, it is often the case, that the only way to be sure whether all the ingredients in your food are halal, is to write to the individual companies who manufacture the products, and ask them specifically, what they are putting in their products, and how they are preparing them. (and hope that they have the integrity to be honest, which unfortunately is sometimes not the case)
I do think it's worth the effort, however, for a number of reasons, even though it can seem like a big hassle, at first. Aside from it being a REQUIREMENT for Muslims, to keep their diet pure, according to Allah's standards, for religious/spiritual reasons, I'm sure it's also of great benefit to your body, and overall health, as well, to eliminate these 'impure substances' from your diet.
After all, who would know more about what is best for our overall health, than the one who created us? So I'm sure the halal guidelines are good for us, in more ways than one...
There may perhaps be some 'halal ramen noodles' on the market, I'm not sure. Often 'kosher' meets the same guidelines as halal, so if one can't find 'halal' products, the next best bet, is kosher.
Probably a 'vegetarian' ramen would be a good choice too, since it's a pretty sure thing that vegetarians don't want PORK LARD in their ramen!
(I was recently told that even some chewing gums contain pork fat. Who would ever expect that??)
I'm going through a 'transition period' right now, trying to RELEARN how to eat, basically. Of course, I'm sure there are times when I don't get it quite right, but I just keep working towards my goal...
I've had to give up meat almost completely, because there really isn't much opportunity to purchase 'halal meat' here in the US. (except for fish and shellfish, which are always allowed)
Which I've decided is probably a good thing, since too much meat in the diet is not healthy, anyway... I've noticed that I see a dramatic and immediate improvement in my overall health and digestion, when I cut out, or drastically limit meat consumption.
Of course, the best way to avoid 'unexpected ingredients' in your food, is to prepare most of your meals from scratch, and use only whole foods.
And nowadays, there are even other things to consider, such as whether the food we're eating is 'genetically engineered', and the possible associated health risks. I read in a magazine recently, that they're ALSO considering putting 'NANOBOTS' in our food, (they somehow lengthen the shelf life of the food, by destroying bacteria, etc)
When I consider the possibility of things like THAT, I begin to think the best option is just to FAST as much as possible, and EAT as LITTLE as possible... Do I really want to risk the possibility of 'nanobots' being transferred to my body, via the food I eat??? (they may already be there, for all I know!)
Of course it won't be until 20 or 30 years after they introduce this technology, that they'll discover maybe it's not such a 'healthy' thing, after all...(if they are even willing to ADMIT that, once it becomes a 'cash producing' experiment)
Welcome to the 'future'. It's looking rather grim!
GT