Seafood Kimchi (Instant) Noodles

~ Serves 1 ~

Preparation time: ~ 25 mins

Cooking time  ~ 8 mins

Ingredients: 

Dried Wakame ~ 2 pieces

Anchovies ~ 1 tbs

Dried shrimps ~ 1 tbs

Peanuts ~ 1 tbs

Kimchi ~ 2 tbs

Gochugang sauce ~ 1 tsp

Kimchi Instant noodles ~ 1 packet

Egg ~ 1

Frozen prawns ~ 3

Frozen Osyter ~ 3

Clean water ~ 500 ml

Preparation:

Soup stock

1. Break the wakame into smaller pieces and soak them completely in a small pot with 500 ml of water. 

2. Rinse the anchovies, dried shrimps and peanuts and place into the pot of water.

3. Soak the above for about 15 to 20 mins or longer if you have time. 

4. Add the Gochugang sauce and kimchi to the pot and boil until the kelp is soft. 

5. Defrost the prawns and oysters.

6. Boil a separate pot of water. Add a pinch of salt. Place the thawed prawns into the water until they turned light orange. It takes about less than a min. Remove the prawns and rinse them under tap water to remove any smell. 

7. Boil a separate pot of water. Add a pinch of salt. Place the thawed oysters into the water and boil for about 3 mins to ensure that they are fully cooked. Remove the oysters and rinse to remove any smell.

Cooking:

8. Add the instant noodles to the boiling soup stock. Add the kimchi seasoning powder and dried vegetables from the packet as instructed and boil for about 4 mins.

9. Crack a raw egg into a small bowl and pour it into the pot. When the mixture boil, stir and turn off the stove. 

10. Pour the Kimchi instant noodles into a clean bowl. Set the prawns and oysters on top. Enjoy!

 Time saving tips: You may use shredded wakame which requires no soaking time.   

Variations: You can do soft-boiled egg(s) separately and add to the the noodles. You may add tuna fish, shitake mushrooms and other vegetables like carrots and tomatoes. I also tried the dry version which tasted just as yummy.

Interesting facts: Anchovies are an excellent source of calcium, iron, and zinc. They are a rich source of the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin and vitamin B-12. These vitamins play a vital role in energy production, neurological health, formation of red blood cells, digestions and can help maintain healthy skin, nerves and vision. 

Oysters are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin D, B12, zinc, selenium and copper. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine and niacin. They also contain proteins (9 essential amino acids) and healthy fats (omega-3). Recent research found that oysters contain a powerful antioxidant, DHMBA. However, eating raw or under-cooked oysters may pose a health risk. Prawns / shrimps provide a good source of protein, healthy fats and many vitamins and minerals as well. Wakame is rich in omega-3 and has high levels of sodium, calcium, iodine, thiamine and niacin. Peanuts are an especially good source of healthful fats, protein, and fiber. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and B vitamins. Despite being high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-rich and low in carbohydrates.

Click here for further reading on the benefits and dangers of eating oysters.

Click here for nutrition facts of anchovies.

Click here for nutrition facts of prawns and shrimps.

Click here for facts of wakame.

Click here for nutritional benefits of peanuts.