Cheese Shin Ramyun Army Stew

A late-night comfort favorite combining fiery mala and Korean army stew, featuring bouncy ramen, savory fish balls, and a melting crown of cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 packet Shin Ramyun noodles
• 1 slice yellow cheese
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tbsp mala sauce
• 1 tsp beef powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 packet Shin Ramyun seasoning packet
• 1 packet Shin Ramyun vegetable packet
• 100 g rice cakes
• 6-8 pieces various fish balls
• 50 g enoki mushrooms
• 3 pieces shiitake mushrooms
• 2 leaves Chinese cabbage
• 1 handful leafy green vegetables
• to taste water

Instructions

1. 1Sauté Green Onions

   

   Add a little oil to a hot pot and toss in the chopped green onions, sautéing them until they become fragrant.

   Tip: Sautéing green onions in oil first builds a flavorful aromatic base for the entire stew.
2. 2Add Water

   

   Pour a suitable amount of water directly into the pot over the sautéed green onions to form the broth base.

   Tip: Make sure to add enough water to submerge all your upcoming ingredients and noodles.
3. 3Mix the Sauce

   

   In a small metal bowl, combine mala sauce, beef powder, chili powder, the Shin Ramyun seasoning packet, the vegetable packet, and a little water, then stir everything well until smooth.

   Tip: Premixing the sauce ingredients ensures the flavors dissolve evenly before hitting the pot.
4. 4Pour Sauce into Pot

   

   Pour the prepared mala seasoning mixture from the small bowl into the main cooking pot with the water and green onions.

   Tip: Scrape the bowl clean to get all the rich spices into the broth.
5. 5Add Ramen Noodles

   

   Once the broth is boiling, place the dry Shin Ramyun noodle cake directly into the pot.

   Tip: Wait for a rolling boil before adding the noodles so they cook evenly.
6. 6Add Ingredients

   

   Add your favorite ingredients like rice cakes, various fish balls, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and cabbage into the pot around the noodles.

   Tip: Arrange ingredients neatly around the noodles so everything cooks consistently.
7. 7Add leafy greens

   

   Place fresh leafy greens directly into the boiling noodle stew alongside the existing ingredients, letting them submerge and absorb the rich broth flavors.

   Tip: Do not overcook the greens so they retain their crisp texture and vibrant color.
8. 8Top with cheese and simmer

   

   Place a single slice of cheese directly on top of the boiling noodles and ingredients, then cover the pot to let it simmer until fully cooked and melted into the broth.

   Tip: The melting cheese adds a creamy texture that balances the spicy mala kick.

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