Spicy and Flavorful! Super Easy Budae Jjigae Ramyeon
Spicy and Flavorful! Super Easy Budae Jjigae Ramyeon
Make Budae Jjigae Ramyeon with Just Instant Noodles!
Today, I made Budae Jjigae Ramyeon. It’s a delicious way to elevate your instant ramen experience with the rich flavors of a classic Korean stew.
Ingredients- 500ml beef bone broth (or 4 cups water)
- 1 cup water (paper cup measurement)
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper
- 30g green onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can tuna
- 1 sausage
- 0.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 pack instant noodles
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pour 500ml of beef bone broth into a pot. Add 1 cup of water (measured using a paper cup). If you don’t have beef bone broth, you can use about 4 cups of plain water instead. Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the broth starts boiling, add the dried vegetable mix and soup powder from your instant noodle packet. Then, add 1 finely chopped Cheongyang chili pepper for a spicy kick, and 30g of green onion, thinly sliced diagonally, for a refreshing flavor. Let them simmer together.
Step 3
When the soup comes to a rolling boil again, stir in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Add the entire can of drained tuna and 1 sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces. The savory juices from the tuna and sausage will enrich the broth.
Step 4
Now, let’s add the signature spicy flavor of Budae Jjigae. Stir in 0.5 tablespoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste) and make sure it dissolves well into the broth. Next, add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for an extra layer of heat and color.
Step 5
Here’s a secret ingredient for Budae Jjigae Ramyeon: 1 tablespoon of ketchup! Ketchup balances the flavors and adds a subtle sweetness and depth, enhancing the overall taste. Don’t skip this!
Step 6
It’s time to add the noodles! Put the instant noodles into the pot and cook them until they reach your desired tenderness. Be careful not to overcook them, or they might become mushy!
Step 7
Voila! Your delicious Budae Jjigae Ramyeon is ready. The broth might look slightly thick due to the gochujang, but rest assured, it’s not overly concentrated – it’s just perfectly rich and savory. Enjoy!
Step 8
Serve with a bowl of hot rice and enjoy this hearty meal. Don’t forget to mix the rice into the remaining broth – it’s incredibly satisfying!
