Creamy Spicy Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 packs ramen noodles (Discard seasoning mix)
• 1 tbsp garlic (Freshly minced)
• 2 tbsp oil (For heating the pan)
• 0.5 white onion (Finely chopped)
• 0.333 cup green onion (Chopped; used as a garnish)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tbsp gochujang paste
• 1 tbsp sambal oelek (Or hot sauce of choice)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 0.5 chicken bouillon cube (Crumble into the pan)
• 0.333 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream (Listed in the ingredients, but the source does not specify when to add it)
• 0.5 lemon juice (Juice of 1/2 lemon)
• 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
• 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
• salt (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the ramen noodles in water according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the noodle water, then drain the noodles and set them aside. Discard the seasoning packets.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the finely chopped white onion and freshly minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the soy sauce, honey, chili oil, gochujang paste, sambal oelek (or hot sauce), and ketchup to the pan. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Crumble the chicken bouillon cube into the pan and stir. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt to your preference.

6. 6

   Add the reserved noodle water, lemon juice, and sesame seed oil. Stir to combine.

7. 7

   Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss until they are coated with the sauce.

8. 8

   Add the mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan and cook over low heat until the cheese has melted.

9. 9

   Garnish with the chopped green onion and serve immediately.

Notes

The source lists unsweetened heavy whipping cream, but the method never states when or how to add it; no unsupported instruction has been added. Adjust the spiciness to taste. Optional variations include adding cooked chicken, beef, tofu, bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms, or using another cheese or hot sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• spicy
• quick meal
• comfort food
• East Asian-inspired
• vegetarian adaptable