Beer, chipotle and Shin Ramyun: Mexican chef's unique take wins Korean ramyeon contest
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Mexican cook and content creator Borrecito, whose real name is Jesus Manuel Ponce Ruiz, never planned to compete in a Korean ramyun contest, let alone visit South Korea. Yet he ended up taking home first place with a recipe that gave one of the country's best-known instant noodles a distinctly Mexican twist. His winning creation, dubbed "Lager Spicy Butter Ramyun," combines Nongshim's Shin Ramyun with chipotle peppers, beer, butter and lemon zest, accompanied by a grilled chicken skewer. The rec
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