When it comes to trying out new foods. It does not matter if you are someone who goes all in. Or someone who wishes to do some prior research before making a choice. You have come to the right place. Here we talk all about kimchi, ramen, and ways to elevate your Korean ramen game. So without further ado, Let’s get started!

What is Kimchi? Where does it come from?

 The name “kimchi” comes from the Korean word “chimchae”. Which means “vegetables soaked in brine.” Kimchi is a traditional side dish. And is almost always served along with other side dishes in most Korean family households and restaurants.

The colorful kimchi is usually a combination of vegetables and seasonings. It is often made from cabbage, radishes, carrots, cucumbers, and other vegetables. Seasonings include Korean red chili pepper flakes, garlic, salt, and ginger. Thus, kimchi hits a range of flavors - sweet, sour, and spicy. The good news is that most Kimchi is vegan-friendly and vegetarian friendly.

Kimchi works as a condiment, an ingredient, a dip, and a side dish all on its own. All in all, Kimchi works like a charm when one wants to make a dish interesting. It is mostly eaten with rice or other carb-based foods. And included in a lot of dishes including soups, stews, and instant Korean noodles. To bring flavors and taste to a dish. No wonder it is also called the superstar of Korean cooking!

Procedure to make Instant Kimchi Ramen

Yes, we need a recipe for Kimchi Ramen. Because it’s a little different than making regular instant noodles. On opening the packet. One is greeted with- a disc of noodles, seasoning paste, and dehydrated kimchi. 

We will follow the below recipe to make a delicious pack of soupy noodles!

1. Bring the water to a boil & add the disc of noodles
2. Bring the noodles to a smooth boil, add the seasoning paste & dehydrated Kimchi.
3. Stir well and let it simmer till the noodles reach the desired level of soupiness. 
4. Remove from heat and set aside to serve.

The meal is ready!

Ways to Enjoy Korean Kimchi Ramen Noodles

If you are feeling creative, you may go on to add your own favorite add ons. Here are a few that we recommend.

• Skip the flavoring. Use your own broth. Any kind you prefer is it chicken stock or miso paste.

• Add fresh aromatics such as green onions, fresh garlic, ginger. To give the flavors some oomph

• Sauce it up! Add chili garlic sauce, sriracha, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce. Or any number of other sauces into your ramen for more flavor

• Yes, vegetables! carrots, corns, mushrooms, cabbage. It completely depends on your taste ( and mood)

• Add a choice of protein. Tofu, soy, anything! 

• Top it off with herbs. Basil, Cilantro, sesame oil, seaweed.

Feel-good foods should be easy to make and fun to eat. One should have fun indulging in such a meal. One should also feel excited about having more such meals moving forward. Whether you are a fan of cooking or not, the instant Korean ramen noodles gods are on your side. Always.