Description
Spicy Buldak Ramen elevated with a flavorful homemade sauce, melted mozzarella, and a runny egg for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packets Buldak Ramen (any flavor, original 2x Spicy used)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese you like!)
Instructions
- Combine the Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru (if using), sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Make sure everything is well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust ingredients to your liking. Add more gochugaru or hot sauce for spice, or more sugar/soy sauce to balance it.
- Boil the Water: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the Noodles: Add both packets of Buldak Ramen noodles. Cook according to package directions (around 5 minutes), separating noodles with chopsticks.
- Drain Most of the Water: Drain most of the water, leaving about 2-3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid in the pan.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the noodles. Stir well to coat the noodles evenly.
- Cook and Stir: Turn the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the noodles. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for another minute or two, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Cook the Egg: While the noodles are cooking, fry an egg in a separate pan to your liking (sunny-side up recommended).
- Transfer to a Bowl: Carefully transfer the cheesy Buldak Ramen to a serving bowl.
- Top with the Egg: Place the fried egg on top of the noodles.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and seaweed flakes (kim). Add other toppings as desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your spicy Buldak Ramen!
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of gochujang and gochugaru to your preference.
- Noodles: Don’t overcook the noodles. Cook them al dente for the best texture.
- Variations: Add protein (chicken, beef, tofu), vegetables (mushrooms, onions, peppers), or different cheeses.
- Vegan: Use vegan gochujang and vegan cheese to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Extra Flavor: Use chicken broth instead of water, add a dash of fish sauce, or marinate the protein.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add water or broth. If it’s too thin, cook it longer. If the noodles are too spicy, add sugar or soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes