Pasta & Bowls

Korean pasta is made in many different ways. It usually involves spicy, sweet heat in the form of gochujang — a fermented chili paste — that’s used regularly in Korean cooking. The pasta can take any form although pasta that’s textured and not smooth, holds the sauce better. Along with gochujang, a typical Korean pasta dish may include:

• Cream to cut the heat
• Parmesan cheese that adds another layer of flavor
• Garnish such as green onions or toasted sesame seeds

The heat is easily adjusted by the amount of gochujang you use. You can add any protein or vegetables you like, making it completely customizable. If you want to try some unrivaled Korean Pasta in NYC, go to your favorite coffee shop and turn up the heat.

Bowls definitely serve as a healthy lunch option. In addition to vegan and gluten-free ingredients, healthy bowls can contain any number of fresh choices. They’re normally layered or arranged to make you admire the workmanship before you dig in. Bowls can be crafted for anytime of the day, for lunch or brunch, and they usually include:

• The base,which is typically some form of grain like pasta or rice
• Protein, of which tofu is a popular option as is grilled or fried fish or chicken
• Garnishes, like fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables
• Something crunchy for texture, like cashews, pumpkin seeds, fried onions and other nuts and seeds

A bowl may also have a sauce or dressing to pull it all together. A lunch bowl can take on whatever you have a craving for. A recent upswing of gourmet mac and cheese bowls has chefs incorporating everything from lobster to jalapenos to truffles. The combinations are endless, especially with the growing popularity of ancient grains like quinoa and amaranth. When you’re in the mood for healthy food, bowls are the perfect choice any time of day and go well with one of our herbal wellness teas.

Pasta can be very healthy, but healthy is a subjective word. Typically, pasta is a starch made from durum wheat. If you’re counting carbs, it’s probably not the best choice for you, but that doesn’t make it unhealthy. If you consume one cup of cooked pasta, you’re getting seven grams of protein, iron and many vitamins and minerals. If you’re gluten intolerant there are also pasta options such as those made from:

• Lentils
• Quinoa
• Brown rice

Lentil and quinoa pasta have more protein and fiber than their traditional sibling. These two nutrients fill you up and make you feel full longer. Occasionally pasta made from beans and rice has a unique texture or taste you may not like. No worries, as a portion of regular durum pasta won’t kill your diet if you maintain portion control. So, dress up your pasta at White Noise Coffee where they whet your cravings with a pasta lunch in NYC that’s unrivaled. Contact us if you have any questions about what we’re serving today.