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Buldak Ramen Recipe

Experience the intense flavors of buldak ramen recipe. Get ready to savor the perfect blend of spice, heat, and satisfaction!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 4 people
Calories 142 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Pan
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Serving plates

Ingredients
  

For preparing the noodles

  • 4 packs instant ramen noodles about 4 ½ cups
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tsp. salt

For the sauce

  • 4 tbsp. gochujang
  • 1 tsp. gochugaru Korean chili powder mix
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 pc. onion medium-sized, finely chopped

For the dressing

  • 1 sprig spring onions green parts, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds roasted

Instructions
 

For preparing the ramen noodles

  • Put water in a pot. Heat it on the stove on medium heat. Add the noodles and salt when the water comes to a boil. Follow the cooking instructions on the package.
  • Drain the cooked noodles and set aside.

Instructions for the sauce

  • Combine the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
  • Put vegetable oil in the pan. Heat on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and, stirring occasionally, sauté until the onions become translucent.
  • Put the sauce ingredients in the pan and continue cooking on medium heat. Cook until the sauce thickens. Take the pan from the heat, then toss in the noodles. Mix and make sure that the noodles are covered with the sauce.
  • Put the noodles into serving plates. Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds and garnish with spring onions.

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Notes

  • This recipe can use neutral vegetable oils such as sunflower or canola. Sesame oil, which is common in Korean cooking, is also a good choice.
 
  • We mentioned that gochujang comes in varying levels of spiciness. So, it’s best to check it before cooking. If you want the noodles to be mildly hot, adjust the amount of gochujang accordingly.
 
  • If you want to deepen the flavor profile, add two tablespoons of mirin. This rice wine, mainly used for cooking, is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Mirin’s mildly sweet and acidic taste will add an extra taste layer to the sauce's spiciness. If you are using mirin, mix it with other sauce ingredients in the bowl.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Buldak Ramen Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
142
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
1194
mg
52
%
Potassium
 
147
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
429
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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