Ep.14 She Woks the World: Ram-Don Jjapaguri (South Korea)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is generally less expensive.

instant ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: store brand ramen

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while store brands are often cheaper.

potato starch noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while rice noodles are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Cut beef into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook beef in a skillet until medium-medium well, then set aside.

Boil water in a pot.

Add both types of instant noodles and their vegetable packets to the boiling water.

Cook noodles until soft, then scoop out 4 to 5 tablespoons of starchy water and drain the rest.

Add the black bean paste and half a packet of noodle powder to the drained noodles, along with a little starchy water, and stir well.

Add the cooked beef to the noodle mixture and stir to combine.

Finish by adding vegetable oil and mix until fully coated.

Transfer to a bowl and serve.

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