Hot Dog Octopus & Seaweed
 
 
Adding green food coloring to Ramen Noodles, and slitting a hotdog lengthwise, makes this "kids' favorite" look like an octopus sitting on top of seaweed.
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Recipe type: Kids' Lunch
Ingredients
  • 4 hotdogs
  • 3-4 packages Ramen Noodles
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • Ketchup, mustard (optional)
Instructions
  1. Starting one inch from one tip of a hotdog, slit the hotdog lengthwise two times all the way through to the other end, until it has a head portion and four long legs. Cut more legs if desired.
  2. Cook hotdogs according to the package.
  3. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to the package, adding the seasoning packet and food coloring toward the end of the cooking time. Add the food coloring one drop at a time until the water is a medium green color, stirring well. The noodles will look pale while in the pot, but picks up enough color that it will show once they are served.
  4. Pour noodles in serving bowls with a small amount of broth if desired.
  5. Gently remove hotdogs from the boiling water, place on top of noodles, spreading out the "legs".
  6. Add a smiley face to the hotdogs using a tooth pick dipped in ketchup or mustard.
Recipe by The Country Basket at https://thecountrybasket.com/hot-dog-octopus-seaweed-a-kids-party-favorite/