Upgraded Spicy Ramyun by Chef “Cooking Manic” Yoon Nam No
This upgraded spicy ramyun deepens the flavor of classic Korean instant noodles by pan-frying the soup base with gochugaru and aromatics before boiling. It is a quick and flavor packed way to transform everyday ramyun into something richer and more satisfying with minimal extra effort.
Servings: 1 person
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 package of spicy ramen powder seasoning and dried vegetable package
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 550 ml water
- 3 leaves napa cabbage
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Cut napa cabbage lengthwise into 2 to 3 strips, then cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces horizontally
- Heat a small pot with oil on medium-low heat. Once warm, add the gochugaru, the spicy ramen powder package and dried vegetable package. Pan-fry for about 1.minute. Add in the soy sauce, pan-fry again for 30 more seconds.
- Pour in the water and increase heat to medium. Add the cabbage and bring to a boil. Once the cabbage begins to soften, add the ramen noodles.
- Let it cook for a minute and add the minced garlic. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until your noodles reach your preferred texture.
