Shin ramyun
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| Shin ramyun | |
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| Hangul: |
신라면
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| Revised Romanization: | Sinramyeon |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Sinramyŏn |
Shin ramyun is a popular brand of Korean instant noodles produced by Nong Shim, a major South Korean food manufacturer.
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[edit] Popularity
Shin ramyun originated in Korea, but is also popular abroad; it has obtained a cult following by lovers of its unique spicy flavor and high-quality noodles. Shin ramyun can be bought in many Korean and Asian grocery stores around the world.
Because Koreans are very fond of Shin ramyun, they will often take a supply when they travel abroad. It is not uncommon to see boxes of Shin ramyun on luggage carousels after flights from Korea have landed. Shin ramyun is distributed to over 70 countries worldwide. Shin ramyun factories are located not only in Korea, but also in the US, produced in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
[edit] Details
A package of Shin ramyun contains 120g dehydrated noodles (compare to the 85g of Maruchan instant noodles), a spice packet, and a packet of dried vegetables. The noodle block is circular in shape to facilitate preparation of the noodles in a pot or other round container.
Shin ramyun comes in pack, instant cup, and instant bowl form. The Shin cup and Shin bowl can be easily prepared with access to hot water, making it a convenient food for travel, work, or school. The Big Shin Cup Hot and Spicy was first produced in Korea in 1981.
[edit] The characteristics of instant Ramyun
- It is a popular instant food, a convenient hot meal, and reasonably priced.
- During the process of being fried (150), it is completely disinfected and the water content is kept at below 10% (actually 5.8%).Under this low moist environment, microorganisms cannot propagate (the minimum water content for microorganisms to breed is 12-13%; the water content of Shin ramyun is only 4-6%), thus Shin ramyun contains no preservatives. The boiling process not only cooks the noodles, but enhances sanitation too.
- Because it has a long shelf life, it is a handy pantry item to have in case of emergency.
- It provides a variety of flavor and taste.
[edit] Cautions for Healthy Consumers
Because of Shin Ramyuns low price, quick cooking time, and great taste, customers may tend to over-consume this product, especially if bought by the box! Consumers are advised to vary and balance their diet with vegetables, proteins, and other fresh fruits. Dependency on instant dried noodles may not be the best for one's health over a long time.
[edit] Cooking Ideas
- For added protein and richness, slices of hard-boiled egg can be added, or beaten egg can be poured into the broth as in eggdrop soup.
- A spicy seafood soup can be made by adding fresh fish or canned tuna to the simmering broth.
- Korean kimchi is an excellent topping for Shin ramyun, greatly increasing its nutritional value and the spiciness of the broth as well.
- Light greens, such as spinach, cut bok choy, cilantro leaves, included at the very end of cooking, adds a refreshing flavor and enjoyable consistency to the noodles.
- A small dash of sesame oil or tabasco sauce can also improve the flavor of the broth.
- Because some people are very sensitive to Shin ramyun's intense spicy flavor, only half a packet of the included seasonings can be used.
- After the pot has reached it's first boiling point, reduce the flame to medium, and have a lid on the pot until the noodles are perfectly done. The covered lid adds a subtle softness to the cooked noodles that's more enjoyable than flash boiling/rattling the pot uncovered.
- For spicier noodles, use less water than recommended and stir the noodles constantly as the soup concentrates down to a spicy sauce.
[edit] Other kinds of Korean ramen
There are many kinds of Korean instant ramen which taste very similar to Shin ramyun, but some which are very different as well:
- Chapaghetti is the instant noodle version of jajangmyeon.
- Paldo produces an instant noodle version of bibimmyeon.
