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- We compared and analyzed the characteristics, calories, and prices of four popular Korean white soup ramen, including anchovy kalguksu, white jjamppong, Nagasaki jjamppong, and kkokko ramen.
- Anchovy kalguksu is a ramen based on kalguksu, characterized by its clear broth, while white jjamppong is a jjamppong ramen with almost no spiciness.
- Nagasaki jjamppong is a product based on Nagasaki jjamppong from Japan, and kkokko ramen is a pioneer in Korean white soup ramen, forming a loyal fanbase and steadily selling well.
1. Anchovy Noodle Soup
Nongshim YouTube channel ‘"Kalguksuyo?" Theboyz's powerful weapon 'Nongshim Anchovy Kalguksu' ㅣ Nongshim’ video capture
Anchovy Noodle Soup is probably the most recognizable of all white Korean ramen. It is a ramen based on Korean food called "kalguksu", featuring a clear broth. Kalguksu is not originally spicy, so Anchovy Noodle Soup is not spicy either. However, looking at the nutrition information, it contains 1,790mg of sodium, which is 90% of the daily intake. That's why, when you boil it with 550ml of water as instructed in the recipe, it can taste slightly salty, so people often eat it with eggs.
Since it uses dried noodles, it has a lower calorie count than other ramen. However, because of that, you might not feel full with one package. To make up for the lack of volume, Nongshim, the company that makes Anchovy Noodle Soup, has also released a 'Anchovy Noodle Soup Porridge' recipe. After finishing the ramen, you can leave some of the broth, add rice and eggs, and simmer it on medium heat to enjoy it as porridge.
- Total weight 98g, 360kcal
- 5 packs ₩4,730
2. White Jjamppong
Nongshim YouTube channel ‘This taste is Baekjjam ㅣ [New product] Nongshim Sichuan Baekjjamppong’ video capture
Nongshim YouTube channel ‘This taste is Baekjjam ㅣ [New product] Nongshim Sichuan Baekjjamppong’ video capture
Sichuan White Jjamppong is also a low-calorie option due to the use of dried noodles. White Jjamppong, inspired by white Jjamppong, is not completely devoid of spiciness, but it's not really spicy either. For Koreans, it's almost not spicy at all, but for those sensitive to spice, it can be considered slightly spicy. It advertises the use of oysters and chives, but it's not so much oyster flavor as a slight oyster sauce flavor. It's slightly spicier and less greasy than Anchovy Noodle Soup.
- Total weight 94g, 345kcal
- 4 packs ₩5,390
3. Nagasaki Jjamppong
Samyang Foods
As the name suggests, Nagasaki Jjamppong is a product inspired by the Nagasaki Jjamppong of Japan. However, while Japanese Nagasaki Jjamppong is not spicy at all, this ramen has a spicy flavor. Don't be fooled by the white broth and assume it's not spicy. The broth is whiter than the Anchovy Noodle Soup or White Jjamppong mentioned above, and it has less seafood content than White Jjamppong, so the seafood flavor is less pronounced. Sodium is 1,670mg, which is less than the previous two ramen.
- Total weight 115g, 475kcal
- 5 packs ₩4,730
4. Kkokkomyeon
Paldo
In fact, the beginning of Korean white broth ramen was 'Kkokkomyeon'. It was commercialized after comedian Lee Kyung-kyu presented it at a cooking competition on an entertainment program. People who saw the show started to eat it out of curiosity, and it became popular. If it had only been on TV, it would have been a flash in the pan, but people who fell in love with Kkokkomyeon's taste continued to buy it, opening up the Korean white broth ramen market. However, after being popular for several years, it suddenly faded away... However, Kkokkomyeon still maintains a loyal fan base and continues to be sold. It's also sold at Walmart in the US.
- Total weight 115g, 490kcal
- 5 packs ₩4,780
