A potful of Parasite Noodles.
In the Korean movie “Parasite”, the parasitic family makes a rich noodle dish by combining two varieties of instant noodles with rare roast beef. We had some leftover prime rib* which was perfect. The finished dish is savory, filling and definitely doesn’t taste like something you whipped up from a convenience packet. We roughly followed Maagchi’s recipe. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side.
Ingredients:
Chapagetti (aka jiapagetti) noodles: one package with its seasoning packets
Neoguri: one package with its seasoning packets
1 T butter
8 oz or so rare leftover prime rib, cut into bite size (½ inch) cubes
Scallions for garnish (optional
Method: sauté prime rib cubes in butter until fat is rendered and edges are crispy and brown. Reserve. Prepare the noodles by opening the packages and arranging seasoning packets for use. There are three packets in the Chapagetti: vegetable, soup base and oil. There are two packets in the Neoguri: “flakes” and spicy soup base. You’ll be using everything except the oil.
Neoguri and Chapagetti noodles with their seasoning packets.
Bring 4 c water to a boil and add noodles. Cook over medium heat until noodles are soft, stirring with chopsticks. This should take no more than 2-3 minutes. Drain most of the water leaving perhaps 1 c which will be absorbed by the noodles as they continue to set up. Stir in the two veggie flake packets, all the Chapagetti soup base and half the Neoguri soup base for a mild dish, or the full packet if you like it spicy.
Add the beef and stir into the noodles to combine. Rest a minute or two so the flavors can meld, then serve. We like a few chopped scallions on top.
*We always buy an oversized rib roast when it’s on sale, so we have ample leftovers for sandwiches and such. The chopped cubes in this recipe are the final stop as the meat is separated from the rib bones that go into stock.
