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When it comes to easy weeknight supper ideas, Buldak ramen noodles reign supreme. They're simple to include in rich chicken soup, create a classy carbonara, or even stuff them into burger buns. You won't believe how simple it is to update the college kitchen staple—that brick of noodles may suddenly become a satisfying and stress-free weeknight meal.
Furthermore, it goes beyond Buldak Ramen and TikTok. Because of how incredibly flexible ramen is, it's best to experiment with different flavours by mixing it with things like pesto, tahini, or even Parmesan cheese. And if you're up for a tasty experiment, try making your own Buldak ramen according to these recipes and upgrades.
Easy Ways To Make Your Buldak Ramen With Simple Upgrades
Add Seasoning Or Various Condiments
A variety of seasonings, such as miso, Thai and Japanese curry paste, and black bean sauce, can be added to Buldak ramen to enhance its flavour. You can also try Chinkiang vinegar and fish sauce. Using items that don't require further cooking is the quickest and easiest way to instantly liven up a bowl of instant noodles. Try adding some fish sauce, Thai curry paste, Japanese curry powder, miso paste, chilli bean sauce, and more.
Putting Some Veggies In Buldak Ramen
Let's be honest: Ramen isn't a nutritious food. However, adding a small amount of roughage to your starch is really easy. Just before serving, you can toss in thinly sliced cabbage, watercress, scallions, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and bean sprouts, among other quick-cooking veggies. It should take them only a few seconds to wilt.
As the noodles cook, you can toss in longer-cooked veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, snow peas, shredded carrots, and whatever else your heart desires. It tastes great, but it may require some adjusting to get the timing exactly perfect.
Use An Egg In Your Buldak Ramen
How about including a little more protein? Eggs are inexpensive tasty, and can usually be cooked right in the pot with the broth or noodles. Here are a few easy methods for doing it.
- The simplest eggs are hard-boiled ones; simply place the eggs in a pot of cold water, bring them to a boil, and then add the noodles. It should take around the same amount of time to cook the ramen and have a flawlessly hard-boiled egg.
- Soft-boiled eggs require a little more work because they take time to prepare. Once the pot has reached a full boil, drop them in, set a timer, and remove after 3 minutes for an extremely soft or 5 minutes for a fully set white and semi-liquid yolk.
Buldak Ramen And Meat
Any meat can be cooked quickly in the pot by slicing it thinly. Pork tenderloin and chicken breast are also excellent options. While the noodles are simmering, you may enjoy taking up each piece individually and swishing it back and forth in the hot broth until it's done. Then, you can set aside the cooked meat and top it again just before serving. Not only are cooked meats like leftover chicken, steak, or hot dogs delicious, but cured meats like pork slices or bacon are as well.
Buldak Ramen With Soup
Instant ramen is a great way to add bulk to canned soups. Any cream—onion, mushroom, or otherwise—will work. But, the favourite is to quickly make a sweet and smoky corn chowder by adding a can of creamed corn, some bacon slices, and maybe a splash of heavy cream or milk to a pot of simmering ramen. It also lessens spice and improves flavour. This sophisticated soup is finished with a sprinkling of freshly sliced scallions, evoking a more refined era.
Naturally, these are only the tip of the iceberg: upgrading and experimenting. Although Buldak ramen is among the most affordable food items at the store, it can become a highly versatile pantry staple with a little creativity and love between different cultures and social classes.
