Quick and Easy Kimchi Ramen
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
602 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Quick and Easy Kimchi Ramen
Description
In this recipe, sliced shiitake mushrooms are quickly stir-fried in vegetable oil to soften and bring out their umami. Adding chopped kimchi creates a base of fermented tang and spice, which is enhanced by cooking together briefly. The broth combines kimchi juice for acidity, chicken stock for depth, Korean red chili pepper powder (gochugaru) for a mild heat, and a touch of sugar and sesame oil for rounded flavor. The broth simmers gently for five minutes to meld the ingredients.
Instant noodles are cooked separately and drained before being placed in a bowl. Pouring the hot kimchi broth over the noodles finishes the dish, with julienned scallions added as garnish for freshness and crunch. Optionally, noodles can be boiled directly in the broth for enhanced noodle flavor and convenience.
This simple recipe uses accessible ingredients to create a comforting and mildly spicy ramen ideal for a quick meal. The balance between fermented kimchi, spicy gochugaru, and mushroom umami gives it character without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup kimchi chopped, cabbage
- ¼ cup kimchi juice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons Korean red chili pepper powder gochugaru
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 instant noodles package
- 1 scallion (julienned)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add the vegetable oil and the mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the kimchi and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- Add the kimchi juice, stock, korean red pepper powder, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, open up your package of instant noodles. Discard the flavor packet, and boil the noodles according to the package instructions. Transfer the cooked noodles to a bowl. Pour your broth over the noodles, and serve with scallions on top!
- Note: If you prefer, you can also boil the noodles directly in the pot of broth!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 602kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1305IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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