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An extreme close-up of spicy Korean ramen, showing the texture of the noodles and the rich, red gochujang broth.

Spicy Korean Ramen Recipe (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

Create a restaurant-quality bowl of Spicy Korean Ramen in just 15 minutes! This recipe uses authentic ingredients like gochujang and gochugaru for a deeply flavorful, fiery, and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust to your spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cups Water or low-sodium broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 pack Instant ramen noodles seasoning packet discarded
  • 1/4 cup Shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tbsp Green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Knife for chopping

Instructions
 

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the gochujang and gochugaru. Cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to toast the spices and deepen their flavor.
  3. Pour in the water (or broth) and soy sauce. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  4. Add the ramen noodle brick and sliced mushrooms to the boiling broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or according to package directions, using chopsticks or a fork to gently separate the noodles as they soften.
  5. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, carefully crack the egg directly into an open space in the simmering broth. Let it poach to your desired doneness.
  6. Carefully pour the ramen and broth into a large bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a jammy soft-boiled egg, cook it separately for 6-7 minutes, then place in an ice bath. Peel, slice in half, and add it to the finished ramen.
Add a slice of American cheese on top right after serving for an extra creamy, decadent broth.
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