How to make buldak ramen
Are you a fan of spicy food? If so, you’ll love buldak ramen – the ultimate dish for spice enthusiasts. Originating from Korea, buldak ramen is a fiery and flavorful noodle soup that will satisfy your cravings for heat. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this dish is surprisingly easy to make at home. Just follow our step-by-step guide and get ready to indulge in a bowl of delicious buldak ramen.
First things first, let’s gather the necessary ingredients. For this recipe, you’ll need a pack of instant ramen noodles, buldak sauce (which you can find at your local Asian grocery store or online), chicken breast, garlic, onion, scallions, sesame seeds, and vegetable oil. If you want to add more heat, feel free to throw in some spicy chili peppers or gochujang paste.
Now that we have everything ready, it’s time to start cooking! Begin by boiling water in a medium-sized pot. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the ramen noodles and cook them according to the package instructions. After the noodles are cooked to your desired texture, drain and set them aside.
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. In a separate pan, heat up some vegetable oil and add minced garlic and onion. Sauté them until they become fragrant and slightly golden. Then, add the chicken and cook it until it’s no longer pink in the middle.
Preparation for Cooking Buldak Ramen
To prepare buldak ramen, you will need the following ingredients:
| Item | Quantity |
| Buldak ramen noodles | 1 packet |
| Buldak ramen sauce | 1 packet |
| Chicken breast | 1 piece |
| Cabbage | 1/4 cup |
| Carrot | 1/4 cup |
| Green onions | 2 pieces |
| Eggs | 2 pieces |
| Sesame seeds | 1 tablespoon |
Once you have gathered all the necessary ingredients, you can start preparing the buldak ramen:
- Boil water in a pot and add the buldak ramen noodles. Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet.
- While the noodles are cooking, thinly slice the chicken breast, cabbage, carrot, and green onions.
- In a separate pan, heat some oil and add the sliced chicken breast. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- Add the sliced vegetables (cabbage, carrot, green onions) to the pan with the chicken. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the buldak ramen sauce with some water. Pour this mixture into the pan with the cooked chicken and vegetables. Mix well to coat everything.
- By now, the noodles should be cooked. Drain the water from the pot and add the cooked noodles to the pan with the chicken, vegetables, and sauce. Mix everything together.
- In a separate pan, fry two eggs until the yolks are cooked to your preference.
- Divide the buldak ramen into serving bowls and top each bowl with a fried egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
Your buldak ramen is now ready to be served. Enjoy!
Gather the ingredients
To make buldak ramen, you will need the following ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ramen noodles | 2 packets |
| Chicken breasts | 2, boneless and skinless |
| Vegetable oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Red chili powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Red chili paste | 2 tablespoons |
| Soy sauce | 3 tablespoons |
| Honey | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic cloves | 4, minced |
| Onion | 1, sliced |
| Green onions | 2, sliced |
| Cabbage | 1/4 head, shredded |
| Carrot | 1, julienned |
| Sesame seeds | 2 teaspoons |
Make sure you have all the ingredients before starting the cooking process. Adjust the quantities according to your taste preferences. Now that you have gathered all the ingredients, let’s move on to the next step of preparing buldak ramen.
Prepare the chicken
Before you can make buldak ramen, you need to prepare the chicken. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Ingredients for marinade:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Once the chicken has marinated, you’re ready to move on to the next step in making buldak ramen.
Cooking the buldak sauce
In order to make the delicious buldak ramen, you need to prepare the buldak sauce first. The sauce is the key ingredient that gives the dish its spicy and savory flavor.
Ingredients:
Here is a list of ingredients you will need to make the buldak sauce:
| 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red chili paste) | 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) |
| 2 tablespoons soy sauce | 2 tablespoons honey |
| 1 tablespoon sesame oil | 4 cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon ginger, grated | 1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
| 1 tablespoon brown sugar | 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar |
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients listed above.
- Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Your buldak sauce is now ready to be used in the buldak ramen recipe.
Remember, the buldak sauce is quite spicy, so you can adjust the amount of gochujang and gochugaru according to your spice preference. You can also add a little more honey or brown sugar to balance out the spiciness if desired.
Once you have prepared the buldak sauce, you can proceed to cook the ramen noodles and add the sauce to create the tasty and fiery buldak ramen dish.
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Assemble and serve the buldak ramen
Once the noodles and chicken are cooked, it’s time to assemble the buldak ramen. Here’s how:
1. Take two serving bowls and place them next to the stove.
2. Divide the cooked noodles into two portions, using tongs or chopsticks. Transfer each portion to a serving bowl. Be sure to shake off any excess moisture before adding the noodles to the bowls.
3. Next, divide the cooked chicken into two portions. Place the chicken pieces on top of the noodles in each serving bowl.
4. Gently pour the thick and spicy buldak sauce over the noodles and chicken. Use a spoon to evenly distribute the sauce. Be sure to get every last bit of the delicious sauce. It’s what gives this dish its signature flavor.
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5. Finely chop some green onions and sprinkle them over the top of each bowl. The green onions add a freshness and crunch that complements the spiciness of the ramen.
6. For extra heat, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. This is optional, as the buldak sauce is already quite spicy.
7. Lastly, arrange some sesame seeds on top for a nutty and aromatic finish. They add a lovely texture to the dish.
8. Serve the buldak ramen immediately while it’s still hot. Be careful as the bowls will be hot to the touch. Provide each person with a pair of chopsticks and a spoon for slurping up the delicious noodles and chicken.
Enjoy this fiery and flavorful dish with friends and family. It’s guaranteed to satisfy all your ramen cravings!
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