Haemultang or Mixed Seafood Korean Stew

Haemultang (해물탕) is basically a combination of various seafood cooked in the traditional Korean Stew. This mix of seafood strongly combines an extra rich too-much-seafood-flavor which some people may not instinctively enjoy. The Korean spicy stew mix however, diminishes this too-much-seafood-flavor and blends in a perfect spicy broth. 

I got the fresh seafood from the supermarket and it comes with a free flavor packet. This is basically the entire flavor of the soup!

Bring the entire pot into a boil and watch the poor crab beg for his life. The shrimp attempts to peek as well. It's a tragic sight, but hey, you did get them from the supermarket. Don't back out now! It's just beginning to smell really good.

We love noodles. So it's a common option to add in Ramyeon-sari (라면사리). Not content with noodles, I had to add Odeng (오뎅). Here's my steaming hot bowl.

 

Instant Hot and Spicy

This morning, it was below freezing outside. Naturally our human bodies would prefer to shutdown and hibernate under the sheets. But life must go on. I didn't have any fresh ingredients in stock so I couldn't make myself some hot soup or porridge to warm me up. But I did have Korean instant noodles!

The fact that it's "instant" makes it a less healthier choice of meal. However, in a dire circumstance or when I am simply craving for it -I go for quick cooking noodles.

The best way to cook them is to first make sure your water is boiling vigorously. Don't add too much water, you might dilute the taste. Add the noodles first and let it boil for 3-4 minutes or as instructed in the package. Just when it's about ready, you pour the other packaged ingredients then let it boil for just a few more seconds. Enjoy them asap before they get soggy.

Extra Tips: Add an egg for extra protein. If you can't stand too much spice, add a slice of cheddar cheese after cooking and let it melt. 

Extra Info: In Korea, this is known as "Ramyeon" (라면). 

Caution: A typical Korean Instant Noodle pack is usually around 500 Calories! If you add egg and cheese, well... just do the math.