Spicy Ramen 🌶️🍜🥵

Ingredients

• 2 packages Instant Ramen Noodles (any flavor; keep the seasoning packets)
• 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder (adds savory depth; can use vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian version)
• 1 cup Rice Cakes (Tteok) (cut into bite‑size pieces; chewy texture)
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded; melts into a creamy coating)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced; adds fresh bite)
• 2 tbsp Kimchi (optional, for the mild bowl; adds color and tang)
• 1 tbsp Spicy Sauce (e.g., Gochujang or Sriracha) (adjust to taste; provides the heat for the spicy bowl)

Instructions

1. Gather & Prep Ingredients

   Measure out the ramen packets, chicken bouillon, rice cakes, shredded mozzarella, sliced green onions, kimchi, and spicy sauce. Slice the green onions thinly and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

2. Boil Water

   Fill the medium saucepan with 4 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Cook Ramen & Rice Cakes

   Add the ramen noodles and rice cake pieces to the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are just al dente and rice cakes are heated through.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 100°C

4. Drain & Return to Pot

   Using the strainer, quickly drain the noodles and rice cakes, reserving a splash of the cooking water (about 2 tbsp). Return the noodles and rice cakes to the saucepan.

   Time: PT1M

5. Season the Noodles

   Stir in the ramen seasoning packets, chicken bouillon, and the reserved cooking water. Divide the mixture into two portions: one for the spicy bowl, one for the mild bowl.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Cheese & Spice

   To the spicy portion, stir in the shredded mozzarella and the spicy sauce. Toss quickly so the cheese melts into a creamy coating. To the mild portion, simply stir in the kimchi for color.

   Time: PT1M

7. Finish with Green Onions

   Sprinkle the sliced green onions over both bowls. Give each bowl a final quick toss.

   Time: PT30S

8. Serve

   Dish the spicy and mild bowls into separate serving bowls. Enjoy immediately while hot.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

14 g

Carbohydrates

68 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g