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Creamy Spicy Carbonara Buldak Ramen

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Combine the intense heat of Buldak ramen with a rich, creamy carbonara sauce for a quick, satisfying, and viral-worthy comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra chili powder (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, omitting the liquid soup base packet. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the noodles.
  2. While the noodles cook, prepare the sauce base in a small bowl: whisk together the egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. In the same pot used for the noodles (off the heat), melt the butter over low residual heat.
  4. Add the heavy cream or milk to the pot and stir briefly.
  5. Quickly add the drained noodles to the pot. Toss to coat them lightly with the cream mixture.
  6. Remove the pot completely from the heat source. Immediately pour the egg and cheese mixture over the noodles while continuously tossing them vigorously. The residual heat will cook the egg into a creamy sauce without scrambling it.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved starchy cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
  8. Stir in the liquid soup base packet and the seasoning powder packet from the Buldak ramen. Mix well.
  9. Serve immediately, topping with extra black pepper or chili powder if desired.

Notes

  • Do not return the pot to direct heat after adding the egg mixture, or the sauce will curdle.
  • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in this creamy buldak recipe.
  • This recipe works well as an easy student meal when you need a quick spicy dinner.

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