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5-Minute Kimchi Ramen
Upgrade your instant ramen with this easy kimchi ramen recipe! Made with canned tuna, kimchi, and sesame oil, it creates a rich umami-packed broth in just 5 minutes.
Cook Time
mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cup (550 ml) water
- 1 package Korean instant ramen
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped kimchi
- 1/2 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) optional
- 2 oz (56 g) canned tuna in oil about half of a 4.5 oz can, drained
- 1 green onion chopped, or 2 tbsp of chopped Asian leek
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 3/4 of the seasoning powder packet and chopped kimchi.
- When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and add the ramen noodles, dried vegetable flakes, canned tuna (about 1/4 to 1/2 amount per serving), and Korean chili flakes (optional).
- Use chopsticks or kitchen tongs to lift up the noodles a few times while boiling to separate them and ensure even cooking. Cook until the noodles reach your desired doneness, usually around 3-4 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add green onion (or Asian leek), and drizzle with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Kimchi Ramen.
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Notes
- Oil-packed canned solid tuna is preferred for a richer taste, but water-packed tuna is substitutable. Make sure to drain the liquid.
- The doneness of ramen noodles is a personal preference, but if you enjoy chewier noodles, consider cooking them slightly less than what the package instructions suggest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
1948mg
(81%)
Potassium
438mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1427IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1948mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1427IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.