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Ram-Don from Parasite (Jjapaguri with Steak)

The instant noodle dish from the Oscar-winning film Parasite is quick and easy to make, super delicious, and only requires a few ingredients! Ram-Don or Ramdon (more traditionally known as Korean jjapaguri) gets an elevated twist with seared cubes of steak.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 761 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 package Chapagetti (instant jajangmyeon noodles made by Nongshim)
  • 1 package Neoguri (instant jjampong noodles made by Nongshim)
  • 8 ounces sirloin, strip, or rib-eye steak preferably well-marbled, cut into ½-to-¾-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil (or oil spray)

Instructions

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  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or medium pot. Add the noodles and vegetable mix from the noodle packets, and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes until barely al dente (it will cook more later). Strain the noodles into a strainer set over a large measuring cup or bowl. Reserve 1 cup of starchy water.
  2. Meanwhile season the cubed beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil over high heat in a skillet. Add the beef, and sear for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Remove from the heat.
  3. Return the large saucepan or medium pot used to cook the noodles to medium heat, add the reserved water, the strained noodles/veggies, all the black bean paste seasoning powder from the Chapagetti, ½ (or more to taste--it's spicy!) of the spicy seasoning powder from the Neoguri, and the cooked beef.
  4. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is incorporated and starting to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the seasoning oil from the Chapagetti.
  5. Transfer to individual bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chapagetti + Neoguri = Jjapaguri.
  • Chapagetti: noodles and 3 packets (vegetable flakes, black bean paste seasoning powder, seasoning oil)
  • Neoguri: noodles and 2 packets (vegetable flakes, spicy seasoning powder)

Nutrition Information

Calories 761kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 1507mg (63%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 761

% Daily Value*

Calories 761kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 1507mg 63%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.