Unsurprisingly, enriched flour and colorings, flavorings, and preservatives of various kinds dominate the ingredients, but a closer look at them can reveal their purpose. Wheat flour, potato starch, vegetable oil (contains antioxidant (307B)), salt, mineral salts (339, 452, 500, 501), emulsifier (322, (soy)), soy sauce, sweetener (402), colour (101).

Gently place the halved boiled egg in the middle of the bowl, and complete the garnishing with a handful of green onions and the sliced dried nori seaweed. We love using the Korean Kimchi Ramyun flavouring, or you might like the popular and spicy Nongshim Shin Ramyun . So if you’re looking for a no-meat option but still after a spicy-savory umami bowl, this is the soup for you. I'm a world traveler, entrepreneur, photographer, but really, I'm obsessed with food, K-dramas, and finding the perfect cafe.

This vegan instant ramen is a safe bet for those looking for a comforting, classic broth-based ramen. Connoisseurs of Asian noodle dishes will certainly appreciate adding spiced fried chicken thighs as a side treat with their noodles. This series of Korean instant noodles is just so good that I had to include the one that started it all: Buldak Bokkeummyeon. Another noodle dish introduced by Chinese immigrants, it has since been adapted to suit Korean tastes. Let’s not forget the brilliant addition of the sweet-sour kimchi packet, that really pushes this to the top of my mentions.

Stir to coat vegetables and beef in spice mixture, then add strained kombu broth and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. The variety and balance in taste between meat, vegetable and toppings are key to a great noodle soup.

Rather than use beef broth, I decided to combine my dashi with some chicken broth, giving it a rich beef flavor with the addition of some short ribs. The spice packet is a combination of savory, spicy, and powdered cheese, which gives the noodles a rich cheesy flavor when combined with water. We pour over around 1/2 cup of water loosen up the sauce, as the rice cakes and noodles will have soaked a lot up. I'm passionate about helping you find great chocolate wherever you are, and explore my home of South Korea like a local. Consider a subscription to SeoulBox, where you have a Korean experience delivered right to your door!