Quick and Easy Kimchi Ramen

4.87 from 29 votes

If you have a packet of instant noodles in your pantry right now, you’re going to want to give this one a try. This quick and easy Kimchi Ramen can be whipped up with just a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes. And it’s way better than just the regular old flavor packet.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Noodles

Cuisine: Korean

Servings: serving

Calories: 602kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
½ cup cabbage kimchi (chopped)
¼ cup kimchi juice
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 teaspoons Korean red pepper powder (gochugaru)
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 package instant noodles
1 scallion (julienned)

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Instructions

In a medium pot, add the vegetable oil and the mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the kimchi and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Add the kimchi juice, stock, korean red pepper powder, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, open up your package of instant noodles. Discard the flavor packet, and boil the noodles according to the package instructions. Transfer the cooked noodles to a bowl. Pour your broth over the noodles, and serve with scallions on top!
Note: If you prefer, you can also boil the noodles directly in the pot of broth!

Nutrition

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