Kimchi Ramen

Kimchi Ramen is a high-protein bowl recipe ready in 15 min. It makes 1 serving, each 640 kcal with 30 g protein. Beginner level, 13 ingredients.

Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 15 mintotal
  • Beginnerlevel
  • 640kcal a serving
  • 30 gprotein
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Kimchi Ramen

What is Kimchi Ramen

Instant ramen noodles in a stock flavoured with kimchi, gochujang, gochugaru and soy, with mushrooms and sliced tofu.

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How to make Kimchi Ramen

Tips from the cook

  • Follow the noodle package for cook time and liquid; they vary by brand.
  • Add more soy sauce and gochugaru to taste.
  • Spinach, bok choy, carrots, shrimp or an egg also work.
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Kimchi Ramen substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Spring onions2 options
  • Chives 1:1 by volume, add at end

    Not cooked well.

  • Leek, thin use 1/2 as much (stronger)
Kimchi2 options
  • Vegan kimchi (fish-sauce-free) 1:1
  • Sauerkraut + pinch of chilli flakes 1:1

    Less spicy.

Mushrooms3 options
  • Zucchini (courgette), salted and drained 1:1 by weight

    Soft and watery.

  • Caramelised onions 1:1 by weight

    Sweeter.

  • Extra-firm tofu 1:1 by weight

    Breaks down in long cooking.

    Still contains soy.

Oyster sauce2 options
  • Mushroom stir-fry sauce ("vegetarian oyster sauce") 1:1

    Check for wheat; not shellfish-free unless labelled vegetarian.

    Still contains soy and gluten.

  • Soy sauce + hoisin (2:1) 1 tbsp soy + 1/2 tbsp hoisin per 1 tbsp

    Sweeter, fruitier.

    Still contains soy and gluten.

Soy sauce2 options
  • Tamari (labelled gluten-free) 1:1

    Still soy.

    Still contains soy.

  • Coconut aminos 1:1 (sweeter, use a bit more salt)

    Less salty; dark, sold in health-food aisles.

Gochujang2 options
  • Miso + chilli powder or paprika + pinch cayenne + honey 1 tbsp = 1/2 tbsp miso + 1/2 tbsp chili

    Less sweet.

    Still contains soy.

  • Chilli powder + mushroom powder + honey (soy-free) 1:1

    Less depth.

Gochugaru2 options
  • Sweet paprika + cayenne (3:1) 1:1 by volume

    Less fruity.

  • Sweet paprika alone 1:1

    No heat.

Vegetable stock2 options
  • Celery-free vegetable stock (check label) 1:1 by volume
  • Water + salt + pinch of herbs 1:1

    Less depth.

Instant ramen noodles1 option
  • Thin rice noodles 1:1 by weight
Firm tofu0 option
    Sesame oil2 options
    • Neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed) 1:1

      Loses the toasted nutty flavour in dressings.

    • Peanut oil (not for peanut allergy) 1:1

      Still contains peanuts.

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