Savory and Spicy Korean Delight: Kimchi Ramen Recipe

Try making a simple yet special ramyeon dish using Korean ingredients.Kim Ramyeoncombines the nutty flavor of seaweed (Kim) with the fragrant aroma of sesame oil (delgireum) and a rich soy sauce (ganjang) based sauce to create a unique bowl of ramyeon. This recipe adds a simple Korean touch to the basic ramyeon ingredients, allowing you to enjoy it like a Korean bibim ramyeon (mixed ramyeon).

Preparing the Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Seaweed (Kim): 5 sheets (roasted in a dry pan)
• Ramyeon: 1 pack Jin Ramyeon (mild)
• Water: 1 cup (180g)

Sauce Ingredients

• Soy Sauce (Jin Ganjang): 2 tablespoons (20g)
• Granulated Sugar (Hwangseoltang): 2 tablespoons (20g)
• Perilla Oil (Deul gireum): 3 tablespoons (20g)

Garnish Ingredients

• Sesame Seeds (Kkaesogeum): 1 tablespoon (10g, ground using a mortar and pestle)
• Green Onion (Daepa): 1/3 cup (30g, finely chopped)
• Chili Pepper (Cheongyang Gochu): 2 (14g, finely chopped)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preparing the Seaweed (Kim)

Roast 5 sheets of seaweed (Kim) in a dry pan until crispy. Crumble the roasted seaweed by hand and set aside in a bowl.

2. Preparing the Vegetables and Sesame Seeds

• Green onion (Daepa) and chili pepper (Cheongyang Gochu)Finely chop for garnish.
• Sesame seeds (Kkaesogeum)Grind using a mortar and pestle to enhance the nutty flavor.

3. Making the Sauce

In a pot, add 1 cup (180g) of water, the ramyeon powder soup mix, and the dried ingredients.
Add soy sauce (Jin Ganjang) and granulated sugar (Hwangseoltang)to complete the sauce flavor.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then cool and set aside.

4. Cooking the Noodles

Cook the ramyeon noodles in boiling water. Once cooked, rinse with cold water to remove excess water. Cooling the noodles makes them chewier.

5. Assembling the Dish

• Add perilla oil (Deul gireum)to a bowl, and add the cooked ramyeon noodles.
• Generously add the crumbled seaweed (Kim) and ground sesame seeds.
• Pour the cooled sauceover the noodles to your liking.
• Finally, garnish with finely chopped green onion (Daepa) and chili pepper (Cheongyang Gochu) to complete the dish.

The Appeal of Kim Ramyeon

1. A Harmonious Blend of Nutty and Spicy Flavors
Perilla oil and sesame seeds enhance the flavor, while the spiciness of the chili pepper and green onion provides a clean finish.

2. Simple Cooking Method
By adding Korean ingredients to familiar ramyeon, you can easily create a unique dish.

3. Enjoyable Hot or Cold
Using cooled noodles makes it a summer treat, while enjoying it with warm broth is an excellent choice in winter.

Tips and Variations

• Additional Toppings: Adding soft-boiled eggs, seasoned seaweed (Kim), and sesame seeds can enhance the richness of the flavor.
• Adjusting the Spiciness: Adjust the amount of chili pepper or add a little red pepper flakes to achieve your desired level of spiciness.
• Various Applications: Kim Ramyeon can also be enjoyed as a bibim guksu (mixed noodle) style dish, and adding finely chopped leftover kimchi also goes well.

A special bowl of ramyeon where the nutty seaweed (Kim) and the flavor of the Korean soy sauce based sauce come alive! Kim RamyeonExperience the unique taste of ramyeon.