K-curry broth Bowl, comfort in a cup

Today I’m going to show you a simple recipe that uses a package of Korean instant noodles, called ramyeon in Korean. Ramyeon is the Korean version of instant Japanese ramen. In Japan, ramen can be instant or fresh, but in Korea, ramyeon is always instant. A package of ramyeon comes with instructions on how to cook it, but I found my way of doing it is much better, and also uses some simple fresh ingredients to make it more delicious.

Over time I also came to realize that ramyeon was really junk food, similar to a bag of chips in the West. To tell the truth, I don’t eat ramyeon very often. However, a quick, easy, hot snack is hard to resist so when I travelled around the world as part of my Gapshida program, I always had some ramyeon in my bag. This way I could always make some hot food in any hotel room in any foreign country.

- 1 pack of Korean instant ramen (Gimi Gimi)

- 1 egg

- 2 cups water

- Chopped scallions

- Optional: Kimchi or a slice of cheese

1. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the noodles and the included soup powder to the boiling water. Cover and boil for 1 minute.
3. Open the lid and turn the ramyeon over with a spoon.
4. Crack the egg directly into the boiling ramyeon, and cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Don’t stir, so the egg will be poached.
5. Remove from the heat. Open the lid and add the green onions and the included package of dried vegetables. Serve with kimchi and rice.

Add protein: A boiled egg, tofu, or shredded chicken can take your ramen from snack to meal.

Top it off: Kimchi, seaweed, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sesame oil make a big difference.

Serve in style: Grab a deep bowl, wooden chopsticks, and pretend you’re at a Seoul street stall.

Over time I also came to realize that ramyeon was really junk food, similar to a bag of chips in the West. To tell the truth, I don’t eat ramyeon very often. However, a quick, easy, hot snack is hard to resist so when I travelled around the world as part of my Gapshida program, I always had some ramyeon in my bag. This way I could always make some hot food in any hotel room in any foreign country.