A comforting bowl of spicy Korean ramen featuring grilled beef and a creamy broth infused with gochujang and gochugaru.
Author:info-thestationrecipezgmail-com
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling and Simmering
Cuisine:Korean
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
200 g fresh ramen noodles
200 g flank steak
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon gochugaru
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 stalk green onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 sprigs cilantro
Instructions
Prepare the Flank Steak: Slice flank steak thinly across the grain and season with salt, black pepper, and half of the sesame oil.
Grill the Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook steak slices for about 2 minutes per side until medium, then remove and set aside to rest.
Create the Flavor Base: Stir in gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar, cooking for another minute before pouring in chicken stock and bringing it to a simmer.
Thicken the Broth: Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to form a slurry, then whisk it into the simmering broth until it slightly thickens.
Add Cream and Season: Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Noodles: In a separate pot, cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and divide them into serving bowls.
Assemble the Dish: Pour the creamy spicy broth over the noodles, top with grilled beef slices, sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.