How to Make "Jjapaguri" from the Movie Parasite_ Master Parasite's Jjapaguri in Just 7 Minutes

That jjapaguri Park So-dam made with Korean beef in the movie 'Parasite.' The dish that left worldwide audiences wondering "What is that?" can be replicated at home.

What is Jjapaguri?
Jjapaguri is a Korean fusion dish combining two instant ramens: 'Jjapagetti' and 'Neoguri.' Jjapagetti is a jjajangmyeon-style stir-fried noodle, while Neoguri is a seafood-flavored soup ramen. Mix them together and you get a savory, umami-rich unique flavor.
In the movie, the rich family's son orders "Make me jjapaguri, with Korean beef," making it world-famous. This combination of common ramen topped with premium Korean beef symbolically represents the film's class divide theme.

Basic Ingredients

1 pack Jjapagetti
1 pack Neoguri
550-600ml water
Olive oil (included in Jjapagetti)
Optional: Korean beef sirloin, fried egg, green onion, cucumber

Cooking Method 1: Without Draining (Simple Version)
Cooking time: About 6 minutes

Boil 600ml water in a pot.
Add both noodles, vegetable flakes, and kelp.
Add 1 full Jjapagetti powder soup + 1/2 Neoguri powder soup.
Cook on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes.
When noodles are done, add olive oil and mix lightly.
Turn off heat and add toppings (beef, egg, green onion, cucumber).

Feature: Some broth remains for a moist texture. The simplest method.

Cooking Method 2: Draining Water (Movie Version)
Cooking time: About 7 minutes

Boil 550ml water in a pot.
Add both noodles and cook for 4 minutes 30 seconds.
Drain, leaving only 150ml water.
Add 1 full Jjapagetti soup + 1/2 Neoguri soup.
Add olive oil and stir-fry on low heat for 30 seconds.
Turn off heat and add toppings.

Feature: Almost no broth, with seasoning more deeply absorbed into noodles. Most similar to the movie scene.

Making It Like the Movie: Korean Beef Topping
The key to the Parasite version is 'Korean beef.'

Beef preparation:

Prepare 150-200g Korean beef sirloin or tenderloin
Season simply with salt and pepper
Cook in an oiled pan on medium-high heat, 1-2 minutes per side
Slice meat into bite-sized pieces and place on jjapaguri

If Korean beef is too expensive, substitute with beef brisket or blade steak. Even just a fried egg makes it delicious enough.

Pro Tips
1. Only half the Neoguri soup
Using all of the Neoguri soup makes it too salty. 1/2 packet is standard; up to 2/3 if you like it saltier.2. Water amount is crucial
More water = soup ramen style, less water = stir-fried noodle style. The movie version uses only 150ml remaining for a "just wet" style.
3. Slightly undercook the noodles
For the draining method, cook noodles only 4 minutes 30 seconds so they don't get mushy when stir-frying.
4. Toppings are flexible

Julienned cucumber: Cool, crispy texture
Green onion: Aromatic fragrance
Fried egg: Richness and softness
Seaweed: Upscale feel

Cultural Meaning of Jjapaguri
Jjapaguri represents Korea's long-standing "ramen mixing" culture. Mixing different ramens to create new flavors reflects Korean creativity and playfulness.
The jjapaguri scene with Korean beef in 'Parasite' isn't just a cooking moment. This combination of ₩2,000 ramen topped with ₩100,000 beef symbolizes wealth disparity and class conflict through food. To the rich kid, it's just "ramen," but to the poor family, it's a special moment with premium ingredients they normally can't afford.

Now you can make that movie jjapaguri in under 7 minutes. Perfect with Korean beef, delicious even without. One bowl of jjapaguri lets you taste both Korean ramen culture and Parasite's message simultaneously.