Cooking for one in Korea: Ramen

"Ra-meyon" or Ramen is a Korean diet staple. Known in North America as a University students' quick fix meal, here in Korea its actually considered a traditional dish.  Before coming to Korea, when I needed to quench my saltiness fix I would boil up some water, throw in the sauce mix, noodles and presto you have a satisfying Ramen dish.  But who knew that here in Korea it is just so much more?!  With the addition of several ingredients, you can make a pretty satisfying meal.



When you ask just about any Korean child older than 5 years, they can tell you exactly how to cook this meal. I've been given several different ways to make it, including adding spam (eergh), hot dog,  sausage and of course, kimchi.  But I've adapted a little from all my sources, and here how I now make my Korean Ramen (note: this dish is a total heart attack waiting to happen... tread carefully).

Korean Style Ramen

Ramen package ( i like it hot)

Water

Egg

Green Onions

Oval Rice Cakes
Cheese

Start with a pot of water, and add some chopped green onions. Once the water is boiling, and add your Ramen noodles and rice cakes, about half way through cooking time, drop an egg into the water and add your spice mix.

 Once your egg is poached hard, remove contents into a large bowl. Add a slice of cheese, and let it stand for a few seconds until cheese is melted. Then, let your chopsticks to the digging. Enjoy!