Spicy Cheesy Ramen with Bulgogi Beef

Steps

Bulgogi Beef

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.

   Start 30-minute timer
3. 3

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

Ramen Eggs

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.

Ramen & Sauce

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.

Assembly

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.