Spicy Jjamppong-Style Ramen (Buljjamppong)
Beat the Blues with a Fiery Jjamppong Ramen!
Tired of your usual instant noodles? Elevate your meal with this Jjamppong-inspired ramen, a spicy and satisfying twist perfect for a quick lunch or a comforting bowl when you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients- 1 pack instant ramen
- 1/2 mushroom (e.g., oyster or shiitake)
- 1/2 onion
- 10cm piece of scallion
- 1 handful thinly sliced pork belly (about 5-6 pieces)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder (gochugaru)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Slice the onion thinly or dice it into roughly 1cm cubes for a pleasant texture, similar to how you might cut them for pickled onions. Slice the mushroom into bite-sized pieces. Chop the scallion. Use the thinly sliced pork belly as is.
Step 2
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pot or deep pan over medium heat. Add the chopped scallions and sauté until fragrant to infuse the oil with their aroma. Next, add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until it’s lightly browned and some fat has rendered. Then, add the sliced onion and mushrooms, and stir-fry everything together until the vegetables begin to soften. (Pro Tip: For an extra kick of ‘wok hei’ or smoky flavor, you can vigorously toss the ingredients in the pan over high heat. Just make sure your kitchen is well-ventilated if you try this!)
Step 3
Once the ingredients are sautéed, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Stir-fry for another minute, being careful not to burn the spices. This step helps to deepen the flavors and integrate the seasoning with the sautéed ingredients.
Step 4
Pour 500ml of water (or the amount recommended on your ramen package) into the pot with the sautéed ingredients. Add the soup base powder and dried vegetable flakes that came with your ramen. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
Step 5
Once the broth is boiling vigorously, add the ramen noodles. Gently stir to separate the noodles. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or slightly less than the package instructions, to achieve perfectly al dente noodles that are delightfully chewy. Enjoy your delicious and spicy ramen!
