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Ramen Burrito Wraps

About 15 minutes, estimated · 2 portions · Hot water

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Original commissary-inspired pantry recipe

A tortilla makes an easier handle for a noodle-heavy filling. Draining thoroughly is what makes this a burrito rather than a wet noodle parcel, and a few minutes of resting help the beans hold everything together.

Place & evidence: Across the country. This is an original pantry recipe. The source supplies ingredient or technique context, rather than evidence that this exact dish is served in a prison. Inventory and place labels describe that context only. TDCJ Commissary Price List.

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Equipment: Heat-safe bowl or mug; clean spoon; measuring cup and spoons; safe hot-water source. Use the cooking equipment required by the product label.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook the noodles according to their package, drain very thoroughly and break the long strands into shorter lengths with a clean spoon or other suitable utensil.
  2. Mix with the ready-to-eat beans, cheese sauce and salsa. Rest 2 minutes; the mixture should hold together without liquid pooling around it.
  3. Start with about 1/2 cup filling down the centre of each tortilla, leaving space at both ends. Add half the crushed chips to each. Keep any extra filling for serving alongside.
  4. Fold the ends over the filling, then roll from one long side, tucking the first fold under the filling. Do not force a bulging roll; remove a little filling if necessary. Serve seam-side down.

The useful detail

Thick salsa and well-drained noodles make the tortillas easier to close. Serve excess filling beside the burritos rather than stretching the tortillas.

When the store is different

Replace ramen with 3/4 cup prepared instant rice.

Serving & handling

Prepare starches fresh and follow package cooking directions. Serve promptly; hydrated grains and mixed meals require proper handling. Read the pantry and food-handling guide for storage limits, package directions and allergen checks.

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Sources & editorial note

Texas Department of Criminal Justice — TDCJ Commissary Price List, TDCJ. Official inventory, Texas. Source scope and limits.

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