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Easy Buldak Ramen Recipe

Easy Buldak Ramen Recipe


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  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Spicy Korean Buldak Ramen brings fiery heat and explosive flavor to your kitchen table. Hungry souls craving intense spiciness will discover a quick, mouth-watering noodle experience that satisfies deep cravings with authentic Korean zest.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pack spicy ramen (like Samyang Buldak Ramen)
  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Sauce Ingredients:

  • ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil

Optional Toppings:

  • 1 boiled or fried egg
  • Sesame seeds
  • Crushed seaweed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ramen noodles, carefully reserving a minimal amount of cooking liquid to enhance sauce consistency.
  2. Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and additional water until smooth and well-integrated.
  3. Transfer the drained noodles back to the cooking pot and thoroughly incorporate the sauce mixture, ensuring even coating.
  4. Add the buldak flavor packet for an extra kick of intensity, stirring continuously over gentle heat.
  5. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, creating a glossy and clinging texture around the noodles.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and generously scatter mozzarella cheese across the surface of the noodles.
  7. Cover the pot and let the residual warmth melt the cheese completely, creating a luxurious, stretchy topping that blends with the spicy sauce.
  8. After the cheese has melted and become wonderfully gooey, serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and texture of this fiery, cheesy ramen dish.

Notes

  • Customize heat levels by adjusting gochujang quantity for those with different spice tolerances.
  • Choose low-fat mozzarella or dairy-free cheese alternatives for healthier or vegan adaptations.
  • Experiment with protein additions like shredded chicken or tofu to make the dish more substantial and nutritionally balanced.
  • Add fresh green onions or sesame seeds as a quick garnish to enhance visual appeal and introduce extra flavor layers.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1800 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 70 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg