Kimchi Ramen
Easy Kimchi Ramen recipe. Chewy ramen noodles combine with the Korean flavors of kimchi to make this comforting hot soup.
We had our first cold day in a LONG time here in Madison this week, and I am SO happy. That means that soup season has finally arrived. Time to warm up with a bowl of ramen.
This Kimchi Ramen might one of my favorite things that I have made in a while. It is the best way to use up any leftover kimchi you might have lying around, and it is so easy to make! I have already made this twice for lunch this week, and am planning on making it again next week.
I've got to use my Costco sized tub of kimchi somehow. And what better way to use it than this super simple ramen.
Kimchi Ramen Ingredients
This spicy kimchi noodle soup is made with just a handful of ingredients. All you need is:
- neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable oil)
- fresh kimchi cabbage
- kimchi juice
- water
- white sugar
- sesame oil
- packet of instant ramen noodles (with the seasoning packet)
- green onion
Tips
Storage: It is best to eat this ramen right when it is ready, otherwise the instant noodles will get soggy. However, if you do have leftover kimchi ramen, try to separate the soup broth from the chewy noodles. Then store the broth and the noodles in their own airtight container in the fridge.
Make it into a full meal. As written in the recipe card, this soup makes a good light lunch or side for dinner. But here are some Kimchi Ramen upgrades to make it into a more substantial meal:
- add 1-2 eggs on top. I love making it with a soft-boiled egg, but fried is also good too.
- cook with some of your favorite veggies. I like shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms and bok choy.
- mix in some protein. It is particularly good with some pork belly or some firm tofu.
Make it into a vegetarian ramen. To make this vegetarian, make sure to use vegan kimchi. Traditional kimchi uses fish sauce, so make sure you buy or make some without it.
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Kimchi Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup kimchi cabbage, chopped
- ¼ cup kimchi juice
- 2 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 package instant chicken noodle ramen
- 1 stalk green onion, cut into slices
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the kimchi cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the kimchi juice, water, sugar, sesame oil and ramen flavor packet. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in the ramen noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer to bowls and top with green onions.
