Jin Egg Upgrade
Jin Ramen changes quickly when egg enters the bowl. Used carefully, the egg gives the broth or sauce a softer body while leaving the original seasoning in charge. 1 large egg changes mouthfeel first. It...
Jin Kimchi Upgrade
Let the kimchi sharpen the bowl with acidity, heat, and crunch while the ramen stays at the center. The upgrade should feel lively, not crowded.
Why You'll Love This Upgrade
Jin Ramen depends on the broth holding its shape. Too much water makes the seasoning drift; too little makes the bowl feel crowded before it feels complete. The change is control. Holding back hot water lets the cook taste the broth before deciding whether it needs more volume, which protects Jin Ramen from becoming thin by accident.
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Watch It Come Together
Prefer to cook along? Watch every step from boiling the noodles to the final garnish and see exactly how the finished bowl should look.
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Before You Begin
Everything you'll need before the first bite—from ingredients and equipment to the simple steps that bring this bowl together.
View Full RecipeJin Kimchi Upgrade
Jin Ramen depends on the broth holding its shape. Too much water makes the seasoning drift; too little makes the bowl feel crowded before it feels complete. The change is control. Holding back hot water lets the cook taste the broth before deciding whether it needs more volume, which protects Jin Ramen from becoming thin by accident.
- Author
- Project Ramen
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
- Servings
- 1
- Category
- Instant Ramen
- Cuisine
- South Korea
Ingredients
- 1 package Jin Ramen instant ramen
- 500 ml, plus up to 40 ml for adjustment Water
- 1 tablespoon Scallion greens, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon, optional Toasted sesame oil or neutral oil
- 1/4 teaspoon, optional Lime or vinegar
Directions
- Jin Ramen depends on the broth holding its shape. Too much water makes the seasoning drift, too little makes the bowl feel crowded before it feels complete.
- The change is control. Holding back hot water lets the cook taste the broth before deciding whether it needs more volume, which protects Jin Ramen from becoming thin by accident.
- Start with 500 ml, plus up to 40 ml for adjustment and keep the adjustment water separate. Cook until the noodles are hydrated but still have structure, then taste the broth after the seasoning dissolves. Add 1 tablespoon scallion greens, thinly sliced late, where it can affect aroma and texture without being boiled into the background.
- Success tastes concentrated but not harsh, with broth that carries the seasoning clearly and noodles that still keep their shape. If broth tastes thin, the water volume exceeded the seasoning concentration needed for this product. Hold back a small amount of water and adjust after tasting the dissolved seasoning.
- The lesson is judgment. Better broth is not always more broth, it is broth adjusted until the product becomes clear.
Follow The Bowl From Start To Finish
Follow each step of the recipe visually—from preparation to the finished bowl. Media Studio will populate these photography positions.
- IngredientsEverything you'll need before you turn on the stove.
- Getting ReadySimple preparation that makes cooking easier and smoother.
- The Key MomentThe one cooking step that makes the biggest difference.
- CookingWatch the noodles, sauce, and toppings come together.
- The Finished BowlThe look, texture, and finish you're aiming for.
- Before & AfterSee exactly how this upgrade transforms the original bowl.
Start With This Ramen
Use this ramen as the foundation for the recipe. Starting with the same product gives you the closest result.
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