A Very Ramyun Christmas

I actually was not really sure where to put this post since it's a food post but it's not strictly a recipe, so I guess it'll be our first Adventures in Food post! Hooray!

So, yeah, it's Christmas. Normally we'd have a feast of sorts and open presents at midnight, but my dad is working tonight and my sister is sleeping early and it just doesn't feel like Christmas without everyone there. I guess we kind of had a feast of sorts though when MamaBanchan suggested that I make ramyun for dinner, and I thought I'd share it with the Banchan Boys followers along with some tips on how to make delicious (packaged) ramyun.

Tip #1: Use a good brand of ramyun, and cook it well!

Shin Ramyun from Nongshim - so delicious and spicy!

A Korean friend of mine recommended Shin Ramyun as her personal favorite, and I have to say it's become a favorite of my family's as well. A word of caution (or maybe another tip?): when it says on the package "Spicy", it DOES mean spicy. If you're not so tolerant of spicy (a sign that you have not been eating enough Korean food), be careful of how much flavoring powder you sprinkle in. That being said, most of the flavor IS in the powder, so less powder = weaker broth. Be sure to follow the directions on the back when cooking, but if you feel like winging it (or you're just not a directions kind of person), watch your noodles for puffiness - too puffy, and they won't have good texture.

Tip #2: Eggs make everything better

Ramyun with egg is really tasty and much better than ramyun alone.

If you're feeling adventurous/seeking some nutritional value, add some egg to your ramyun when the pot is boiling. It's no different than cracking egg into your soft tofu soup at a Korean restaurant - just watch the egg and make sure it is cooked all the way through before serving. I recommend one egg per person eating ramyun.

Tip #3: Consume quickly!

Conventional ramyun-in-a-bowl

Trust me, warm ramyun is infinitely better than cold ramyun, especially on a chilly night. Enjoy with chopsticks, a glass of water, and your favorite tear-jerking drama. Or, in this case, slurp with family while eying the presents under the Christmas tree.

Happy eating!

~BeanSprout

Update (1/18/15): The absolutely AMAZING Happycake sent me a surprise package in the mail - my very own personal ramyun pot! I cannot wait to try this out while watching Healer :D

Look how shiny it is!!!