Spicy Snow Crab Ramen: A Rich Seafood Broth Recipe
Perfect for a Savory Meal! How to Make Delicious Spicy Ramen with Fresh Snow Crab
Inspired by Chef Ryu Soo-young’s snow crab ramen recipe featured on the TV show ‘Pyeonstorang’, this dish captures the deep, refreshing flavors of seasonal snow crabs. Easily recreate this restaurant-quality ramen at home and elevate your noodle experience!
Main Ingredients- 1.1 liters fresh water
- 2 packets of ramen noodles (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup soju (for removing crab’s fishy odor)
- 2 fresh snow crabs
- 1 tablespoon fine chili powder
- 1 stalk fresh green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the snow crabs under running water. Use a stiff brush or a vegetable scrubber to clean the shell meticulously, ensuring all impurities are removed.
Step 2
Carefully separate the top shell from the body of the crab.
Step 3
Stand the crab body upright to prevent the meat from falling out, and then cut it precisely in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. This technique helps keep the crab meat intact during cooking.
Step 4
Now, let’s start making the ramen. Pour 1.1 liters of fresh water into a large pot.
Step 5
Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Step 6
Once the water is boiling vigorously,
Step 7
add the prepared snow crab pieces to the pot first.
Step 8
This is a crucial step for eliminating any fishy smell! Pour 1 cup of soju over the crabs. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to extract the crab’s delicious essence into the broth.
Step 9
As the crab broth becomes richer and the liquid starts to boil again,
Step 10
add the 2 packets of ramen noodles and their corresponding 2 soup bases into the pot.
Step 11
Cook for about 1 minute less than the time indicated on the ramen package. This will prevent the noodles from becoming soggy and ensure they retain a delightful chewy texture. Perfectly cooked noodles are key!
Step 12
Finally, generously sprinkle in the finely chopped fresh green onion and add 1 tablespoon of fine chili powder for a spicy kick.
Step 13
Cover the pot and simmer for another 3 minutes. Your incredibly flavorful and satisfying snow crab ramen, with its rich seafood broth and perfectly chewy noodles, will be ready to enjoy!
