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짜파게티 · Black-bean instant noodles

Black-bean instant noodles

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What exactly is it?

This instant-noodle product is mixed with black-bean-style seasoning and oil after most cooking water is drained. It recreates a convenient version of jjajangmyeon’s roasted, sweet-savory flavor rather than a red noodle soup.

Main ingredients

Instant wheat noodles, black-bean-style seasoning powder, dried toppings, flavored oil

Ordering and serving

Water levels and preparation differ between packets, cups and variants; follow the specific package rather than one universal recipe. In a restaurant, check whether egg or meat is included.

Origins and changes

Chapagetti is a Nongshim product launched in 1984. The manufacturer records earlier instant jjajang products, so it should not be called the first of all instant black-bean noodles. It is a recognizable example of that convenience-food category.

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Black-bean instant noodles

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Main ingredients
Instant wheat noodles, black-bean-style seasoning powder, dried toppings, flavored oil
Flavor and character
This instant-noodle product is mixed with black-bean-style seasoning and oil after most cooking water is drained. It recreates a convenient version of jjajangmyeon’s roasted, sweet-savory flavor rather than a red noodle soup.
How to eat it
Water levels and preparation differ between packets, cups and variants; follow the specific package rather than one universal recipe. In a restaurant, check whether egg or meat is included.
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Main ingredients
Instant wheat noodles, powdered or liquid soup seasoning, optional scallion and egg
Flavor and character
Ramyeon in a Korean snack shop usually means packet instant noodles cooked with additions such as egg and scallion. Red spicy soup is common, but black-bean, dressed and clear-broth products also exist. It differs from the usual fresh-noodle ramen-shop experience in Japan.
How to eat it
Egg or cheese may be charged separately. Packet noodles and cup noodles have different cooking instructions; at a convenience store, use the appropriate cooker and follow the package directions.
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