Description
A fiery, comforting bowl of ramen inspired by Korean buldak, with a rich spicy broth, tender noodles, and creamy soft-boiled eggs. Trust me, you are going to love this, it’s worth every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 packs Instant Ramen Noodles
- 3 tablespoons Buldak Sauce
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 2 stalks Green Onions, sliced
- 2 Eggs, soft-boiled
- 1 sheet Nori, torn
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large pot over medium-high heat and bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a gentle boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in 3 tablespoons of buldak sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil into the boiling broth. Let the flavors meld for about 5 minutes while tasting and adjusting spice as needed.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the instant ramen noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain the noodles and set them aside to avoid overcooking.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide the drained noodles between two serving bowls, arranging them neatly in the center of each bowl.
- Cook to Perfection: Ladle the hot buldak-spiced broth over the noodles, letting them soak for about 1 minute so they absorb flavor without becoming mushy.
- Finishing Touches: Top each bowl with a soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions, torn nori, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Add extra buldak sauce or a drizzle of chili oil if you want more heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with chopsticks and a soup spoon, savoring the steam and aroma before diving in.
Notes
- Cook noodles separately from the broth to keep the broth clear and the noodles springy.
- Adjust the buldak sauce gradually, taste as you go to control spice level.
- Soft-boil eggs for 6 minutes for a runny yolk, then cool in ice water for easy peeling.
- Store broth and noodles separately if making ahead to prevent soggy noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 600 g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg