Have you ever been so hungry in the middle of the night that waiting for food delivery seems like an eternity, or you just can’t be bothered to walk to a supper place nearby? We sure have, and we have formulated a few quick and easy recipes to ease that midnight hunger – without having to call for delivery or heading out of your residence. We daresay that everyone can make them, even with limited cooking skills and a barely-stocked pantry!
#1 Instant Noodle Party
Instant noodles have been dubbed as the typical “college meal”, which the time-starved and ill-prepared university student is more than capable to cook. In Singapore, there is an impressive variety of instant noodles – we are always spoilt for choice! While everyone has their favourite brands and flavours, the NUS Res Life team has a few tips to spice up your everyday instant noodle supper.
- Cook the noodles by boiling in water (as per normal) but hold the sauces/flavouring and save it for later.
- When the noodles are cooked, drain the water.
- Quickly add an egg and the sauces/flavouring. Mix it all together!
- Add a piece of sliced cheese to level up your supper.
And there you have it: a quirky twist to your average instant noodle supper – try it out and let us know what you think. On your next trip to the supermarket, grab any vegetables/mushrooms that are on sale, and you can add them to your noodles next time too, to up the healthy factor in your supper!
#2 Eggs eggs eggs
Eggs are affordable, filling, and they are protein-packed (more so than other carb-loaded supper options at least). Here are some ways to cook eggs for supper!
- Boil a pot of water, and then lower the heat to a simmer.
- Add your eggs and start the clock.
- For the perfect half-boiled egg (with a spectacular runny yolk), cook your egg for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste! You can try garlic salt too – it will definitely add a special kick to those half-boiled eggs. Yum!
- You can also boil it longer – 10 minutes if hard-boiled eggs are more your thing, and make devilled eggs for a special treat. Click here for 30 ways to make simple devilled eggs!
#3 Milo Mug Cake
The insatiable craving for something sweet during supper is a feeling that most of us find all too familiar. We have a crazy two-ingredient recipe for the perfect midnight dessert, formulated just for you!
- In a microwaveable mug, mix 4 tbs of Milo powder and 1 tbs of milk.
- Put it in a microwave for 1.5 minutes.
- And just dig in to this incredibly simple treat! You can add a scoop of ice cream for added pleasure.
Succumbing to supper cravings is pretty much a norm if you stay on campus. For the nights when you are just too tired, too hungry, and just too busy to head out for food, we hope that these three simple recipes can save you from your ravenous stomach!
