Spicy Gochujang Ramen – A Family Favorite

Spicy Gochujang Ramen

Rich, deeply savory ramen broth spiked with gochujang and topped with jammy soft-boiled eggs, crispy tofu, and fresh scallions. Comfort food with a kick.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Broth
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
Noodles and Toppings
  • 4 servings ramen noodles or thin wheat noodles
  • 4 eggs soft-boiled
  • 1 block firm tofu pressed and cubed
  • 2 cups baby bok choy halved
  • 4 scallions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 sheet nori seaweed cut into strips

Method
 

  1. Soft-boil eggs: bring water to a boil, lower eggs in, cook exactly 7 minutes. Transfer to ice water, peel, and marinate in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sugar if desired.
  2. Pan-fry tofu in a hot oiled skillet until golden on all sides, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot, sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil for 1 minute. Add gochujang and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Pour in broth. Whisk in miso paste and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Cook noodles according to package. Add bok choy to the broth in the last 2 minutes.
  6. Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle broth and bok choy over. Top with halved soft-boiled eggs, tofu, scallions, sesame seeds, and nori.

Notes

Gochujang intensity varies by brand. Start with 1.5 tablespoons and taste before adding more.

undefined


Discover more from The Modern Parent Zone

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Scroll to Top

Discover more from The Modern Parent Zone

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading