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Ramen and American Cheese On Top

Ramen and American Cheese On Top

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Oct 08, 2024
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I made ramen with American cheese last night because I’m a sick girl in bed, and missing all the fun.

Did you know there’s some yummy differences between Japanese and Korean ramen noodle packs?

I’m here to tell you, I’m stepping up my noodle game!

I have a Korean scholar coming to visit us for an academic term this winter. I know he’s going to have a bit of shock on the food scene here, and I want to make sure we’re well stocked to get him through the culture clash.

Luckily we live in California; Korean groceries and restaurants are popular. I went to “H Mart,” a Korean (and other Asian) supermarket in San Jose, where an innocent shopper like myself could easily go BANKRUPT purchasing many temptations.

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