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Bowl of kimchi ramen with avocado slices, mushrooms, lime wedge, and green onions on a blue surface. Chopsticks and two glasses of water are nearby.
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4.60 from 5 ratings

Next-Level Kimchi Ramen

With just 6 ingredients and a super easy ramen hack, you can have next-level kimchi ramen at home! This recipe transforms instant ramen into something that's packed with flavor yet incredibly quick to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Pastas, Soups
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Keyword: kimchi ramen, ramen hack, ramen upgrade, vegetarian ramen
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil 5 mL
  • ½ cup sliced button mushrooms can sub shiitake, 40 g
  • ½ cup kimchi 75 g
  • 1 single serving package veggie flavored instant noodles
  • Water amount according to package instructions
  • 1 to 2 eggs whisked
  • Toppings: avocado, sriracha, green onions, lime juice

Instructions

  • Mushrooms: Heat oil in a medium pot over medium/high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they have released water, about 5 minutes.
  • Kimchi: Add kimchi and continue cooking and stirring until kimchi and mushrooms are slightly caramelized, about 3 minutes.
    A pot of cooked mushrooms and onions sits invitingly on a blue surface, hinting at the promise of a delicious kimchi ramen twist.
  • Ramen: Add water (use the amount listed on your ramen package) and half of the seasoning packet. Bring to a boil, then add ramen noodles. Cook about halfway (until noodles loosen), then slowly whisk in the eggs. Continue cooking until the ramen is cooked. Taste and add more of the seasoning packet as needed.
  • Serve: Optionally top with sliced avocado, sriracha, chopped green onions, and a drizzle of fresh lime juice.
    A bowl of kimchi ramen with sliced avocado, mushrooms, lime wedges, green onions, and red chili flakes on a blue surface, accompanied by wooden chopsticks.

Notes

This recipe can be quite high in sodium (as with most recipes involving a whole packet of instant ramen). For a lower sodium alternative, look for a low sodium ramen.
Storage: Any leftover ramen can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. I would just try to keep the topping seperate for better reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.5g | Protein: 13.6g | Fat: 24.7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 2014mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 5mg
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