Kimchi Shin Ramyun
Meatballs and Tofu
A quick 15-minute late-night comfort meal featuring spicy kimchi Shin Ramyun upgraded with homemade meatballs, soft tofu, and a velvety egg drop finish.
When hunger strikes late at night, a basic packet of instant noodles gets a serious gourmet upgrade with pantry staples and fresh additions. Combining spicy kimchi soup with savory meatballs, protein-packed tofu, and a silky egg ribbon creates a deeply satisfying, warming bowl that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 packet Shin Ramyun Kimchi
- 5-6 pieces homemade meatballs
- 100 g soft tofu
- 1/2 cup sliced kimchi
- 1 packet kimchi seasoning packet
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2.5 cups water
Instructions
- 1Boil water for the ramen
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over the stove before introducing the noodles and soup ingredients.
Tip: Ensure the water is at a full boil to properly cook the noodles. - 2Boil the noodles
Add the dried noodle cake into the pot of boiling water.
Tip: Ensure the water is at a rolling boil before adding the noodles. - 3Add noodles and seasoning
Place the dried noodle cake into the pot of boiling water. Pour in the dry seasoning and vegetable flakes from the packet directly over the noodles.
Tip: Add the seasoning along with the noodles so the flavor infuses evenly as the noodles soften. - 4Add homemade meatballs
Drop the homemade meatballs into the boiling broth alongside the noodles. Let them cook thoroughly in the flavorful soup.
Tip: Make sure the water maintains a steady boil when adding meatballs so they cook evenly. - 5Add tofu cubes
Carefully place cubed white tofu into the simmering pot with the noodles and meatballs, allowing it to absorb the savory broth.
Tip: Add the tofu gently to avoid breaking the cubes in the bubbling liquid. - 6Add kimchi and seasoning
Pour sliced kimchi and its accompanying kimchi seasoning packet into the pot, then stir all the ingredients well. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes.
Tip: Stir well after adding the kimchi to distribute the spicy flavor profile throughout the soup. - 7Add seasoning and ingredients
Pour additional seasoning powder from the small packet into the cooking pot containing noodles, meatballs, tofu, and kimchi.
Tip: Stir well to distribute the seasoning evenly. - 8Pour in the beaten egg
Pour the beaten egg in a slow, steady stream directly into the simmering ramen broth to create delicate egg drop ribbons.
Tip: Pour in a slow circle around the pot so the egg spreads evenly instead of clumping in one spot. - 9Garnish with green onions
Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the top of the simmering noodles and egg drops.
Tip: Add the green onions right at the end to keep them fresh and vibrant.
