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An overhead view of a steaming bowl of homemade Korean ramen, showcasing the fiery gochujang broth and fresh toppings.

Spicy Korean Ramen: The Ultimate 20-Minute Fiery Noodle Recipe

This Spicy Korean Ramen recipe is a fiery, flavorful, and incredibly easy dish made with a rich gochujang broth, chewy noodles, and your favorite toppings. Ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes, adjust to taste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
For Assembly
  • 2 servings dried or fresh ramen noodles about 6-7 oz
For Toppings
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs halved
  • 2 stalks green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Kimchi, nori, or cheese to serve

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Ladle

Method
 

  1. Prepare all your toppings first: make the soft-boiled eggs, slice the green onions, and toast the sesame seeds. Set them aside.
  2. In a medium pot over medium heat, add the neutral oil. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the gochujang and gochugaru. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices and deepen their flavor.
  4. Pour in the broth and add the soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  5. Add the ramen noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, typically 2-3 minutes, until tender but still chewy.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil. Divide the noodles and broth between two bowls. Top with the halved soft-boiled eggs, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra richness, add a slice of American cheese on top of the hot noodles just before serving.
Control the spice level by adjusting the amount of gochujang and gochugaru to your preference.
Feel free to add proteins like cooked chicken, fried tofu, or shrimp in the last few minutes of cooking.