The BEST Spicy Korean Ramen Recipe Made In Under 20 Minutes

The BEST Spicy Korean Ramen Recipe Made In Under 20 Minutes

from imhungryforthat.com
15 min

This spicy Korean ramen recipe turns instant ramen noodles into deeply rich and flavorful ramen that's layered with complex flavor. The combination of seared beef with a spicy kimchi sauce and perfectly cooked ramen noodles makes for savory and spicy ramen that the whole family is sure to love. You'll be amazed by what 8 simple ingredients and 20 minutes can do!

Ingredients

  • 2 Beef Steaks, cubed
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 3 tbsp. Kimchee Base or Gochujang Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Scallions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water
  • 1 Package Instant Ramen noodles
  • Black sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the steak with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a non-stick skillet, add the sesame oil to it and sear the steak for a few minutes until golden brown on both sides. Then, when fully seared, set aside. 

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the kimchi base - or gochujang sauce - soy sauce, half of the scallions, and water, and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Once the sauce is boiling add the dried noodles and cook for a couple of minutes - until the noodles are soft.

  5. 5

    Transfer to two bowls and add the rest of the scallions, cooked steak, and sesame seeds.