How would you improve instant ramyun (also known as ramen, 흼면)? Even though I'm not a huge lover of instant noodles,
every now and then I have the urge—especially after seeing someone eat them—in a Korean drama.
Usually, I boost it by adding some vegetables and an egg. Sundubu, or extra soft tofu (순두부), was the one item I had never considered adding until I noticed it become popular on Korean social media.
What a fantastic concept! The dish is essentially a spicy ramyun (also spelt ramyeon) noodle soup with sundubu (also spelt soondubu) added
It's similar to having ramyun and sundubu jjigae (stew) in one plate.
Leo
It's also healthy since high-protein soft tofu takes the place of half the ramyun noodles.
According to the news media, exports of South Korean instant noodles increased nearly 30 percent in 2020 to a record high to $606 million.