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Homemade Buldak Ramen Noodles Recipe
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Homemade Buldak Ramen Noodles Recipe

This homemade buldak ramen recipe is spicier than the original with all the flavors of Korean fire chicken and ramen noodles in a fiery broth, easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: gochugaru, gochujang, ramen
Servings: 2
Calories: 706kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE BULDAK (FIRE CHICKEN)

  • 8 ounces boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces (use chicken breast or thigh)
  • 1 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoons gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon corn syrup or honey
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

FOR THE BULDAK RAMEN

  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 thumb-sized knob of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp or use chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce or use sambal oelek
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • Hot sauce to taste use your favorite – sriracha is great here
  • 4 ounces ramen noodles
  • Extras/Garnish: 1 soft boiled egg halved, chopped green onion, sliced hot peppers, spicy chili flakes, extra chili crisp for drizzling

Instructions

MAKE THE BULDAK (FIRE CHICKEN)

  • In a large bowl, mix together the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn syrup, garlic and ginger. Add the chicken and mix to coat.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside.

FOR THE BULDAK RAMEN NOODLES

  • Heat the chicken broth in a large pot to medium heat.
  • Swirl in the garlic, ginger, gochujang, chili crisp, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, vinegar, and hot sauce to taste. Stir until the ingredients are all mixed through. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the noodles and cook until the noodles are softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Distribute the noodles and ramen broth to 2 bowls. Spoon on the spicy chicken (buldak), then garnish with half a soft-boiled egg, chopped green onion, sliced hot peppers, chili flakes. Drizzle on chili crisp and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 2628mg | Potassium: 1305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1291IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg