5-Minute Shin Ramen (5 INGREDIENTS ONLY!)

Want to make your Shin ramen a little more filling? Add bacon, egg, cheese and green onion, and you’ve got an easy 5-minute lunch.

Adding an egg and cheese is one of the easiest ways to change up a pack of Shin ramen. The runny egg yolk mixes into the broth, while the cheese melts over the noodles and makes everything a little creamier 🍜

Add some bacon and green onion, and lunch is ready in about 5 minutes 😋

This is one of my favorite ways to make a quick ramen for lunch! Shin ramyun is definitely at the top of my list, right after buldak ramyun. If you love cheesy Korean ramyun too, check out my Extra Cheesy Buldak Ramen.

What is Shin ramen?

Shin Ramen (also spelled “Shin ramyun”) is a popular South Korean brand of instant noodles. It was first introduced by Nongshim in 1986 and has since become one of the most well-known instant noodle products worldwide.

Shin ramyun is known for its spicy, savory broth and chewy noodles. The broth is seasoned with ingredients including chili pepper, garlic and onion, with a noticeable level of heat compared with many other instant noodles.

Shin ramyun also comes with seasoning packets, including dried vegetable flakes, which are added to the water with the noodles.

Shin ramyun is now widely available outside Korea and can be found in many supermarkets, convenience stores and Asian grocery stores.

Ingredients

• Shin ramen – you can find it in most Asian grocery stores, but you can also use another type of instant ramen for this recipe.
• Bacon strips – I love adding protein to my noodle recipes, and bacon is a quick option for this one. You can replace it with another protein or leave it out.
• Green onion – cook the white part and use the green part for garnish.
• Water – if you like this type of ramen with a little more broth, feel free to add more water when cooking the ramen.
• Egg – leave the yolk slightly runny if you want it to mix into the broth.
• Cheese – I used a slice of American cheese, but you can use another cheese that melts well.

How to make this Shin ramen recipe?

1. In a pan, add the bacon strips and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute or until they are almost cooked. If the bacon doesn’t release enough oil, you can add a little bit of cooking oil.
2. Once the bacon has released some oil, add the white part of the green onion and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Set the bacon and green onions aside.
3. Return the pan to the heat and add 2 ½ cups of water. Bring it to a boil.
4. Once the water is boiling, add the Shin Ramen noodles, dried vegetable packet, and 1 tbsp of the seasoning packet (adjust according to how spicy you want it).
5. Cook the noodles for 4-5 minutes until they are fully cooked and tender.
6. Lower the heat to low. Create a well in the center of the noodles and crack the egg into it. Place the cheese slice halves on both sides of the egg.
7. Cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted, and the egg whites are cooked. The yolk can be runny or cooked to your preference.
8. Sprinkle the green part of the green onion.
9. Serve the Shin Ramen with the egg and cheese immediately while it’s still hot.

Additions and substitutions

ADDITIONS

• Fresh vegetables – add sliced bell peppers, mushrooms or bean sprouts.
• Kimchi – add some kimchi for extra spice and acidity.
• Sesame oil – drizzle a little over the ramen before serving.
• Seaweed – crumble some dried seaweed or nori over the top.

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Protein options – replace the bacon with chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu.
• Cheese – try another type of cheese that melts well.
• Noodles – you can use another type of instant noodles instead of Shin ramyun.

How to serve this ramen?

Serve the ramen straight away while it’s still hot. The noodles absorb the broth quite quickly, so the texture changes as it sits.

How to store and reheat?

This ramen is best eaten straight after cooking, so I don’t recommend making it ahead of time.

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the noodles will continue absorbing the broth, so the texture won’t be the same when reheated.

Emma’s tips

• Cook the bacon first. Cook the bacon and green onion before adding the water so they’re ready by the time the noodles go in.
• Adjust the seasoning. Shin ramyun seasoning is quite spicy and salty, so start with the amount in the recipe before adding more.
• Keep the yolk runny. Reduce the heat before adding the egg and cover the pan until the white is cooked but the yolk is still slightly runny.
• Serve immediately. The noodles continue absorbing the broth as they sit, so serve the ramen as soon as it’s ready.

More Korean ramyun recipes

• Extra Cheesy Korean Buldak Ramen
• Korean Buldak Ramen Bibim Guksu Style
• Creamy Carbonara Korean Buldak Ramen