Description
Sizzling sweet & spicy ramen noodles bring Korean street food magic to home kitchens. Gochujang’s fiery charm and silky noodles create an irresistible culinary adventure craved by hungry souls.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Protein:
- 1 package instant ramen noodles
- 1 egg, scrambled (optional, for protein)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey (or brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- ½ cup shredded carrots (optional, for crunch)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by immersing them in rapidly boiling water, cooking until they reach a perfectly tender consistency. Gently drain and set aside, allowing excess water to drip away.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together a harmonious blend of umami-rich soy sauce, golden honey, fiery sriracha, crushed red chili flakes, tangy rice vinegar, aromatic sesame oil, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger in a compact mixing bowl.
- Activate a skillet over medium heat, introducing a touch of butter or oil to create a silky cooking surface. Introduce julienned carrots and delicately sliced green onions, sautéing them until they develop a slight softness and release their aromatic essence.
- For those desiring an egg element, create a small pocket within the sizzling vegetables, cracking an egg and scrambling it to a fluffy, golden texture.
- Transfer the cooked noodles into the skillet, cascading the complex sauce over the ingredients. With swift, deliberate movements, toss everything together, ensuring each strand becomes generously coated with the glossy, spicy-sweet mixture.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and additional green onion fragments across the surface. Serve immediately while the noodles maintain their enticing warmth and vibrant character.
Notes
- Perfectly cook noodles by setting a timer and stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, ensuring they remain al dente and don’t become mushy.
- Balance heat levels by adjusting sriracha and chili flakes according to personal spice tolerance, creating a customized flavor profile that suits different palates.
- Consider protein variations like adding tofu, shredded chicken, or sliced beef to transform this dish into a more substantial meal with added nutrition and texture.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari and using gluten-free ramen noodles, maintaining the delicious sweet and spicy essence while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg