Ramen Carbonara Gochujang Bacon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Noodles and Seasoning
01 -
2 packs instant ramen noodles (such as Shin Ramyun)
02 -
1 packet ramen seasoning (from 1 pack)
→ Proteins & Aromatics
03 -
4 strips bacon, thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Carbonara Sauce
05 -
1 whole egg
06 -
2 egg yolks
07 -
60 g parmesan cheese, finely grated
08 -
1.5 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 -
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
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Chives, finely chopped
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Egg yolk (optional)
12 -
Sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Finely grate parmesan cheese and thinly slice bacon. Mince garlic and chop chives.
02 -
In a bowl, whisk together whole egg, egg yolks, grated parmesan, gochujang, and black pepper until a smooth paste forms.
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Boil ramen noodles according to package directions. Reserve 100 ml of noodle cooking water, then drain noodles.
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In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon for 5 minutes or until fat renders and edges are crisp with a chewy interior.
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Add minced garlic to the bacon and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Add cooked noodles to the pan, followed by the sauce mixture and ramen seasoning. Turn off the heat.
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Stir noodles vigorously until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the noodles. Add reserved noodle water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
08 -
Plate noodles, grate extra parmesan over the top, and garnish with chives, optional egg yolk, and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
01 -
Use freshly grated parmesan for optimal creaminess and flavour.
02 -
Adjust amount of gochujang for preferred spice level.