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kimchi ramen garnished with green onion and sliced chili pepper in a bowl
5 from 1 vote

Kimchi Ramen

This kimchi ramen recipe is my go-to whenever I am craving something warm, spicy, and delicious. It is perfect for lunch or a weeknight dinner as it's very quick and easy to whip up.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Keyword: kimchi ramen, spicy kimchi ramen
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 632kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 garlic clove (optional) minced
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup kimchi plus extra kimchi on the side
  • 2 medium-sized mushrooms stems removed, sliced
  • ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru more to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth or another type of suitable stock such as dashi or seafood stock
  • 1 package instant ramen seasoning package discarded
  • block firm tofu moisture removed, cut into slices
  • fresh chili peppers, green onions, sesame oil as toppings, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat some oil in a pot over medium heat. Then sauté the white parts of the green onion, garlic (optional), kimchi, and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes.
    ½ tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 green onion, ¼ - ⅓ cup kimchi, 2 medium-sized mushrooms, 1 garlic clove (optional)
  • Next, add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, gochujang, and gochugaru. Sauté for 1 minute.
    ½ tablespoon oyster sauce, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 ½ teaspoon gochujang, 1 teaspoon gochugaru
  • Now add in the vegetable broth and stir everything. Place the instant ramen noodles, sliced tofu, and the remaining green onion parts in the pot. Cover with the lid and let everything cook for 4-5 minutes depending on the noodles you use.
    2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 package instant ramen, ⅓ block firm tofu
  • Garnish with toppings of choice and enjoy!
    fresh chili peppers, green onions, sesame oil

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 4414mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 8mg