Spicy Cheesy Ramen with Bulgogi Beef

Ingredients

• 240 g thinly shaved ribeye (approx. 1/2 lb)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce (for marinade)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (for marinade)
• 4 garlic (cloves, for marinade)
• 1 tbsp mirin (for marinade)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (for marinade)
• 0.5 tsp ginger (for marinade)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (for marinade)
• 2 pack Otoki Cheesy Ramen (Spicy Chili & Cheddar) (include sauce and powder packets)
• 3 tbsp noodle cooking water (reserved from boiling)
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 large eggs (for ramen eggs)
• 2 tbsp chili oil
• green onions (sliced, for topping)
• sesame seeds (for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, 4 cloves of garlic, mirin, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper to create the bulgogi marinade.

2. 2

   Add the thinly shaved ribeye to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a pan over high heat and sear the marinated beef until it is caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.

4. 4

   Prepare the ramen eggs: Bring a pot of water to a full boil. Gently add cold eggs from the fridge and boil for exactly 6½ minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath, then peel and set aside.

5. 5

   Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water according to the package instructions.

6. 6

   Reserve 3 tablespoons of the noodle cooking water, then drain the noodles.

7. 7

   In a large mixing bowl, build the sauce by combining the ramen sauce packets, ramen powder packets, mayonnaise, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, and 2 egg yolks.

8. 8

   Add the hot drained noodles and the 3 tablespoons of reserved cooking water directly into the sauce bowl.

9. 9

   Toss the noodles thoroughly until they are completely coated in the creamy sauce.

10. 10

    Assemble the dish by topping the ramen with the seared bulgogi ribeye, halved ramen eggs, a drizzle of chili oil, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure the ribeye is sliced very thinly. The 6.5-minute boil for the eggs ensures a jammy yolk which complements the creamy sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• ramen
• bulgogi
• spicy
• cheesy
• comfort food
• fusion