Ttukdak Hyung's Old-Fashioned Ramyeon

Name: Ttukdak Hyung's Old-Fashioned Ramyeon
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 packet ramyeon; Beef suet, appropriate amount; 1 cheap sausage-style ham; MSG, a little; 1 egg

A nostalgic, old-fashioned ramyeon, maximized for rich and savory umami by frying the noodles and ham in beef fat rendered from suet.

15 min Difficulty Easy Noodles & bunsik

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 1 servings

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Beef suet, appropriate amount

1 cheap sausage-style ham

MSG, a little

1 egg

Recipe

Place the beef suet in a pot and slowly render it over low heat to extract plenty of beef fat.
Once the fat has rendered, strain it through a sieve to collect only the clean beef fat, free of impurities.
Add the ramyeon noodles to the extracted beef fat and lightly fry them on both sides until golden, then set aside.
Add the finely chopped ham to the beef fat and fry until crispy, allowing the fat to fully absorb its flavor, then remove.
In the pot, add a slightly smaller amount of water than usual along with the ramyeon soup base and bring to a boil.
When the water boils, add the fried noodles and ham, along with a little MSG to boost the umami.
Finally, whisk in the egg and boil for exactly 1 more minute to complete the dish.

Render beef suet, strain the fat, then fry ramyeon noodles and chopped ham in it before setting aside.
Dissolve the soup base in a small amount of water, and once boiling, add the fried ingredients and MSG.
Pour in the beaten egg and boil for another minute to finish.

Cooking tips

Adding a bit of ginger while rendering the beef suet can create a more complex and cleaner flavor.
Using inexpensive, nostalgic sausage or cheap ham, rather than high-quality artisanal ham, is key to capturing that distinct market ramyeon taste.
The crucial point is to use less water than usual when boiling, as too much water will dilute the rich, savory flavor characteristic of beef fat.

Recommended for

Those who miss the rich, savory broth of ramyeon from street stalls or snack bars.
Those who want to experience the uniquely rich umami and deep flavor of beef fat.
Those who want to forget about dieting for a moment and indulge in a truly stimulating and delicious late-night meal.

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