Ram-don
The basic version of this dish is known as Jjapaguri in South Korea, a name coined by combining the two ingredients, which are Jjapagetti (udon noodles in a chajang [Chinese black soybean paste] sauce) and Neoguri (ramen noodles with a spicy seafood flavour). And that's it in its simplest form, just add water and the packet flavourings. Both instant Korean noodles are apparently suitable for vegetarians which is a bonus but are difficult to find in the UK. So this homemade version attempts to recreate the basic Jjapaguri dish without the packet noodles using Korean gochujang and a black garlic paste instead, and adding tofu and vegetables to make a meal of it. This elevated version would be better known as Ram-don after the translator for the film Korean Parasite coming up with the name, combining the part Ramen, part Udon noodles ingredients. In the film the Ram-don is created with slices of expensive beef. Of course it's not authentic but neither is Ram-don. All that
