Name: Garlic Pork Ramyun Egg Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 pack Shin Ramyun (noodles and seasoning packet); 100 g pork sandwich meat (sliced into strips); 2 slices bacon (chopped); 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste); 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp dry sake; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 white onion (thinly sliced); 1 small carrot (julienned or thinly sliced); 1 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Description

This speedy spicy stew uses Shin Ramyun as the noodle base, combined with pork meat, bacon for extra savoriness, and poached eggs. Minced garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil amp up the heat while sake and soy create a sweet-umami finish with onion and carrot. Ready in 30 minutes in one pot, it delivers comforting regional Korean flavors with practical ingredients.

Cultural Background

Shin Ramyun is a flagship Korean instant noodle brand launched in 1986 by Nongshim, reflecting Korea's adaptation of Japanese ramen into spicier, bolder ramyeon styles popular since the 1960s. This dish draws from Korean jjigae-style stews and home-cooked ramyeon, where instant noodles are elevated with pantry proteins like pork and eggs for quick, comforting meals. Traditions of one-pot spicy noodle soups in Korean cuisine emphasize umami from soy and fermented elements, here approximated with available sake and sriracha.

Recipe Info

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy

Ingredients

1 pack Shin Ramyun (noodles and seasoning packet)
100 g pork sandwich meat (sliced into strips)
2 slices bacon (chopped)
2 large eggs
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp dry sake
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 white onion (thinly sliced)
1 small carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to crisp and render fat.
Add sliced pork sandwich meat and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Stir in 2 tbsp minced garlic and sliced white onion; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and onion softens slightly.
Add julienned carrot and cook for 1 minute. Pour in 2 tbsp dry sake to deglaze, scraping the bottom, then add the Shin Ramyun seasoning packet, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sriracha; stir to combine.
Add 500 ml water (or as per ramen package for 1 serving) and bring to a boil over high heat, about 3-4 minutes.
Once boiling, add the Shin Ramyun noodles and reduce to medium heat; simmer for 4 minutes, stirring to separate noodles.
Create a small well in the center of the pot and crack in 2 eggs; cover and poach gently for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, stir gently to incorporate flavors without breaking eggs, and remove from heat. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately in the pot or a bowl.

Tips

- Use the exact water amount from the Shin Ramyun package to ensure proper noodle texture and broth consistency.
- Avoid overcooking the eggs by checking at 3 minutes; they continue to cook slightly off heat.
- Substitute pork sandwich meat with turkey sandwich meat if preferred for a milder flavor, or add a pinch of any available cheese for creaminess at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 850
Protein: 42 g
Carbs: 75 g
Fat: 42 g