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luckysharms · Joined: 15 Mar 2009

Hey all,

I was reading about 신라면 (Shin Ramyun) and I came across a few blogs and posts that mentioned that it has beef "stuff" in the version made in the US, but that there's a vegetarian version that is only available in Korea. Does anybody know how I can tell the difference or whether or not it's even true? I'm a vegetarian and it's hard enough to find food in Korea, so I'd like to be able to add a quick and easy snack to my menu.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

eIn07912 · Joined: 06 Dec 2008 Location: seoul

It's hard to find vegetarian food in Korea? I suspect you're not looking hard enough my friend.

No matter where you live, invariably, there will be a corner mart that is loaded to the hills with fresh fruit and veg. Locally grown for the most part. Free from most western chemicals. Most of the meals I eat every day are vegetarian or vegan and I'm not even trying.

And why snack on Ramyeon? Talk about empty carbs and calories. Try slicing a carrot and put a little side Ssam-jang (쌈장) for a snack. All vegan and much better for you than pre-fried then dried noodles.

If you go to a Korean restaurant, learn the meat names for things. If you read something that doesn't have a meat name in it, ir more than likely doesn't have any meat in it. Most Korean dishes mostly consist of rice, veg. and chili peppers.

You should have no problem eating vegetarian or even vegan in Korea.

luckysharms · Joined: 15 Mar 2009

Actually, it is difficult. Many things will have "hidden" ingredients like fish paste in kimchi or chiken broth in many soups. I'm not a vegetarian for health reasons, I was just born and raised this way. As such, my curiousity about the ramyeon is because it would be delicious, not because I feel it would be good for me.

I appreciate the thought, and I have noticed the fruits and vegetables in nearby markets. I eat them as well, but I'm also fond of junk food now and then.

Any information on the ingredients of Korean made Shin Ramyeon would still be appreciated.

Thanks again.

tacitus14 · Joined: 10 Nov 2008

Shin ramyeon has ground up beef bones in it. All those ramyeon's do.

VanIslander · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

Chris_Dixon · Joined: 09 Jan 2008

"Free from most western chemicals"

lol, they love there chemicals here

Bloopity Bloop · Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Seoul yo

If you don't notice it, does it matter? Just curious Wink

Crockpot2001 · Joined: 01 Jul 2007