10-Minute Saucy Gochujang Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.3333333333333333 cup ramen noodles (Do not use the packet seasoning; approximately 85 g per pack.)
• 1 tbsp garlic (Finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup green onions (Some may be reserved for garnish.)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochujang paste or red pepper paste (Use 1–2 tablespoons.)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 cube chicken bouillon cube
• salt (To taste)
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• chives (Optional; for garnish)
• boiled egg (Optional; for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the ramen noodles until they are about 80 percent cooked. Reserve 1/3 cup of the noodle-cooking water, then drain the noodles and set them aside.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the finely chopped garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté for 15 seconds, or until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the green onions, soy sauce, gochujang or red pepper paste, tomato paste, and honey. Mix until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the reserved ramen water and chicken bouillon. Cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Taste the sauce and adjust the salt accordingly.

7. 7

   Add the drained ramen noodles to the pan. Let them finish cooking in the sauce until fully cooked and coated.

8. 8

   Add the sesame oil and mix it through the noodles.

9. 9

   Garnish with more green onion and the optional chives. Serve with a boiled egg if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify the ramen pack weight, so the nutrition estimate assumes approximately 85 g per pack. The source also does not specify the amount of optional chives or boiled egg.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• ramen
• spicy
• quick
• 10-minute
• East Asian-inspired