Spicy Cold Shin Ramen with Seaweed Pesto and Shrimp

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 packs Shin Ramen (use only 1 soup base + 1 veggie packet)

• 5 sheets seasoned seaweed (gim), torn into small pieces

• 1 Tbsp soy sauce

• 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 Shin Ramen soup base packet

• 1 Shin Ramen dried vegetable packet

• 2.5 oz carrot, julienned

• 2.5 oz cucumber, julienned

• 2.5 oz shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced

• 2.5 oz scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1 raw egg yolk

• 1.75 oz crushed seaweed flakes

• 1 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and diced
  

How to Make Cold Shin Ramen with Seaweed Pesto

1. Blend the Seaweed Pesto Sauce

In a blender, combine:

• Seaweed sheets

• Soy sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Sesame oil

• Sugar

• Vegetable oil

• Shin Ramen soup base

• Shin Ramen veggie packet

Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

2. Prep the Veggies

• Julienne the carrot and cucumber.

• Slice shiitake mushrooms and sauté in a pan with a pinch of salt until soft.
  

3. Cook the Shrimp

• Boil water and blanch the shrimp for 1 minute.

• Dice into bite-sized pieces.
  

4. Boil the Ramen Noodles

• Cook Shin Ramen noodles as directed (no soup base).

• Rinse under cold water until chilled.

• Drain thoroughly and squeeze out extra water.
  

5. Assemble Your Cold Ramen Bowl

• Toss the cold noodles with the chilled seaweed pesto sauce.

• Add diced shrimp to the center.

• Arrange veggies (carrot, cucumber, mushrooms, scallions) around the shrimp.

• Top with seaweed flakes and a raw egg yolk.
  

How to Serve Cold Shin Ramen

Mix everything together just before eating for the best texture and flavor. This dish is spicy, savory, and perfect for warm weather.

Pro Tips

• Add crushed roasted peanuts for extra crunch.

• Swap shrimp for tofu or boiled egg for a vegetarian option.

• Use roasted seaweed snacks if you can’t find Korean gim.
  

More Korean-Inspired Cold Noodle Recipes

• Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Cold Noodles)

• Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles)

• Cold Udon with Soy Dipping Sauce
  

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