Best Spicy Korean Ramen Ever
This Spicy Korean Ramen recipe delivers a fiery and flavorful experience with perfectly chewy noodles and a vibrant, spicy broth. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personalized and unforgettable meal. It's a quick and easy way to enjoy authentic Korean flavors at home.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Pot
- Stovetop
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Garlic press
- Bowls
- Chopsticks or fork
- Colander
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin Korean rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 packages ramen noodles Shin Ramyun recommended
- ½ cup thinly sliced cooked pork belly or bacon
- ½ cup sliced kimchi
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
- 1 sheet nori seaweed, cut into strips
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional: bean sprouts
- Optional: mushrooms
- Optional: tofu
- Optional: fish cakes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or pot, combine the chicken broth, water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 10 minutes (or longer for richer flavor).
- While the broth is simmering, cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Divide the cooked ramen noodles between two bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Arrange the pork belly, kimchi, green onions, soft-boiled egg, and nori seaweed on top of the noodles.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds for a final touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang and gochugaru. For a vegetarian/vegan option, use vegetable broth and substitute the pork belly with tofu or mushrooms. Ensure your kimchi is vegan-friendly. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ramen noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce. Customize the toppings with your favorite proteins and vegetables.