Description
Buldak Ramen is a spicy Korean-inspired noodle dish featuring chewy instant ramen noodles coated in a flavorful, fiery sauce made from gochujang and gochugaru. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe blends savory, tangy, and spicy elements with a hint of sweetness. Topped with scallions and a sunny side up egg, it’s an irresistible dish that packs a punch in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8.4 ounces instant ramen noodle packs (2 packs), seasoning packets discarded
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (mild Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder or paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
- 2 sunny side up eggs, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the gochujang, gochugaru, low sodium soy sauce, chicken bouillon powder or paste, rice vinegar, garlic powder, granulated sugar, and toasted sesame oil until you form a thick paste. Set this spicy sauce aside.
- Cook the ramen noodles. Boil water in a pot, then add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions without using the seasoning packets. Reserve some of the ramen cooking water before draining the noodles.
- Toss noodles with the sauce. Transfer the cooked ramen noodles into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss well to coat them evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved ramen water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble and serve. Plate the coated noodles and garnish with sliced scallions. Top each serving with a sunny side up fried egg. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy Buldak Ramen!
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less gochujang and gochugaru according to your heat preference.
- You can substitute chicken bouillon with vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian option, but results may vary.
- Be careful not to overcook the eggs; a runny yolk complements the spicy noodles perfectly.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu slices on top.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
