Shin Ramyun

Infobox Korean name


hangul=신라면
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rr=Sinramyeon
mr=Sinramyŏn

Shin Ramyun is a popular brand of Korean Instant Noodles produced since 1986 by Nong Shim, a major South Korean food manufacturer.

Popularity

Shin Ramyun, a spicy () noodle soup produced by food company Nong Shim, originated in South Korea and has been exported abroad to over 80 different countries worldwide. This type of noodle has obtained a cult following by lovers of its spicy flavor.

Its unique taste was developed in the company's research labs and from there, it has since becomed the No. 1 selling noodle in an already saturated market. [cite news|title=10 Consumer Hits 1950-2007|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/biz_view.asp?newsIdx=12020&categoryCode=123|publisher=The Korea Times|date=2007-10-16|accessdate=2007-10-21]

The extent of Shin Ramyun's worldwide popularity and success can be seen in Australia when modern day philanthropist and hustling entrepreneur Mitchell Bobin donated 250,000 Shin Ramyun cups to the Mathew Talbott hostel which help feed Sydney's homeless, specifically in the Woolloomooloo area.

Details

Shin Ramyun are sold in 120g packages. Shin Ramyun comes with a seasoning packet and a packet of dried vegetables. The noodle comes in a circular block to facilitate preparation of the noodles in a pot or other round container.

Shin Ramyun is sold as a pack, instant cup, and instant bowl form. The Big Shin Cup Hot and Spicy was first produced in Korea in 1981. [See [http://www.nongshim.us Nong Shim official website] ]

Although, like most instant noodles, the base package offers only minimal nutritional benefits, one may boil vegetables, dumplings, eggs and meat in the pot prior to adding the package's contents. Unfortunately, such is not possible with the pot-noodle form. If dealing with a raw meat such as chicken, eggs or uncooked dumplings, be sure to allow for sufficient boiling time before adding the noodles, soup mix and dried vegetables. A covered pot will typically steam-boil an egg cracked atop the mixture within the noodle's specified cooking time (allow a longer period if one desires a thicker egg yolk -piercing the yolk early is to be avoided as it will mix in with and change the taste of the soup.) The color of the Shin Ramyun will change. It may turn into a yellowish and reddish color.

Kim chi complements the noodles' flavour as do several international brands of hot sauce. A word of caution though: Those unfamiliar with spicy food may find the noodles more than spicy enough on their own without additional condiments.

Depending on individual tastes, the recommended amount of water can be added for a typically soupy base. However, adding less water can create a far thicker sauce which will stick to the noodles themselves for a fried style. Though harder to achieve perfection without practice, this 'dry' style is favoured by many.

Note: There is also a variant of Shin Ramyun which looks identical save for the addition of a thick blue stripe on the packaging. This is an alternative sea-food flavour. Many stores will offer the noodles in large economy box-packs. Plastic packs of five noodles are also available.

hin Cup

Shin Cup is a brand of instant Ramen. The Korean instant noodle manufacturer Nong Shim produces its "Shin ramyun" (신라면) in cup form and markets it as "Shin cup." The Shin cup is popular not only in South Korea, but also in many other countries as a convenient meal and highly prevalent in the Brick Lane area of London where it is become a popular quick and easy snack option amongst media workers.Fact|date=September 2008 It is known for its spicy flavor. "Shin" (辛) is the Korean word for "spicy."

UK Ban

Nong Shim Shin Cup Noodles (along with other Nong Shim Pot Noodle products in the "Oolongmen" range including Beef, Chicken, Seafood and Kimchi flavours) were withdrawn from sale in the UK by their importer G. Costa & Company Ltd in 2005 due to the undeclared presence of irradiated ingredients. [ [http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2005/jun/nongshim Food Standards Agency - G.Costa & Company Ltd withdraw Nong Shim brand noodle based snacks due to the undeclared presence of irradiated ingredients ] ]

As of 2008, imports of Shin Cup noodles into the UK have been re-established.

Vegetarians

Shin Ramyun is sometimes assumed to be suitable for vegetarians, due to the absence of meat products in the ingredients list. However, some exports do list beef extract as an ingredient. The omission of this on some packages could be a simple oversight by Nong Shim or the ingredients may vary by country of manufacture.Fact|date=May 2007

ee also

* IndoMie Mi Goreng
* Koka noodles
* Maggi noodles
* Minuto
* Mr. Noodles
* Pot Noodle
* Sapporo Ichiban
* Shin Cup
* Super Noodles
* Wai-Wai (food)

Notes and References

External links

* [http://www.nongshim.us The official website of Nong Shim]