6 Practical Korean Instant Noodle Recipes, Perfect as Comfort Food in the Rainy Season

Kapanlagi.com - The cold rainy season is best enjoyed with a bowl of hot and spicy instant noodles. Speaking of instant noodles, South Korea has captured the hearts of food lovers with various tempting Korean instant noodle variants.

Not only spicy and savory, Korean instant noodles can also be transformed into various more interesting creations. From soupy to dry, from super spicy to creamy, all can be perfect choices for comfort food.

Let's take a look at some Korean instant noodle recipes that can warm your body and tantalize your taste buds at home during the rainy season. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Rabokki (Ramyeon + Tteokbokki)

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Rabokki is a combination of ramyeon (Korean instant noodles) with tteokbokki (rice cakes) cooked in a thick spicy broth typical of Korea. Here is one of the preparations of Korean instant noodles:

Ingredients:

- 1 pack of Korean instant noodles

- Rice cakes (tteok)

- Sausage/fishcake

- Egg

- Green onion

- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

Instructions:

1. Sauté the rice cakes until chewy

2. Add water, noodle seasoning, gochugaru

3. Add noodles, sausage, fishcake

4. Finally, add the egg and green onion

5. Cook until the broth thickens and serve.

2. Army Stew Ramyeon

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Army Stew Ramyeon is Korean instant noodles cooked with various toppings such as spam, kimchi, and cheese in a spicy broth typical of Korea. Here are the steps to make it:

Ingredients:

- 2 packs of instant noodles

- Spam/sausage

- Kimchi

- Enoki mushrooms

- Slice cheese

- Egg

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a pot

2. Add spam, kimchi, mushrooms

3. Add noodles and the seasoning

4. Place cheese on top

5. Add the egg, cook until half done and serve.

3. Carbonara Ramyeon

Carbonara Ramyeon is a Korean instant noodle creation cooked with a creamy carbonara sauce made from milk, eggs, and cheese. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Korean instant noodles

- Full cream milk

- Grated cheese

- Eggs

- Smoked beef/bacon

- Garlic

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and bacon

2. Cook noodles until half done

3. Mix milk, eggs, cheese

4. Add noodles to the milk mixture

5. Stir until thickened and serve.

4. Korean Fire Noodles Toast

Korean Fire Noodles Toast is a toast filled with spicy Samyang noodles topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Here is one way to prepare this Korean instant noodle dish:

Ingredients:

- Samyang noodles

- White bread

- Mozzarella cheese

- Eggs

- Butter

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles according to the instructions

2. Spread butter on the bread

3. Place the noodles on top of the bread

4. Add mozzarella cheese

5. Toast until the cheese melts

5. Creamy Rose Ramyeon

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Creamy Rose Ramyeon is a Korean instant noodle dish cooked with a mixture of cream and tomato sauce, creating a creamy and fresh flavor. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

- Korean instant noodles

- Cooking cream

- Tomato paste/tomato sauce

- Garlic

- Parmesan cheese

- Milk

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic

2. Add the tomato paste

3. Mix in the cooking cream and milk

4. Cook the noodles in the sauce

5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

6. Cold Ramyeon

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Cold Ramyeon is a Korean instant noodle dish served cold with a refreshing spicy broth, accompanied by cucumber and boiled egg. Here’s how to make it;

Ingredients:

- Korean instant noodles

- Cucumber

- Boiled egg

- Ice cubes

- Gochugaru

- Vinegar

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles, drain, and rinse with cold water

2. Mix the seasoning with a little cold water

3. Add vinegar and gochugaru

4. Add the noodles and ice cubes

5. Garnish with cucumber and egg

These are some recipes for Korean instant noodles that you can make as comfort food during the rainy season. You can easily make these recipes at home, because if not now, when else?

(kpl/dhm)