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Creamy Carbonara Buldak Ramen Hack

A fork lifts creamy, cheesy noodles seasoned with black pepper from a bowl of Carbonara buldak ramen.
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Make this viral, spicy creamy ramen by combining instant Korean heat with rich Italian carbonara sauce for a quick indulgent dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon reserved ramen cooking water
  • Optional: Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Buldak ramen according to package directions, but use slightly less water than instructed to keep the broth concentrated.
  2. Before draining, reserve about 2 tablespoons of the hot, starchy cooking water. Drain the noodles well.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and Parmesan cheese until smooth. This is your carbonara base.
  4. Heat the olive oil in the empty ramen pot over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat completely. Add the drained noodles, the liquid seasoning packet, and the powder packet from the ramen. Toss quickly to coat.
  6. Immediately pour the egg yolk and cheese mixture over the hot noodles while tossing continuously. The residual heat will cook the egg into a creamy sauce without scrambling it.
  7. Add the reserved hot cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to toss until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
  8. Serve immediately, topping with extra black pepper if desired.

Notes

  • For the creamiest result, make sure the pot is off the heat when you add the egg mixture.
  • If you prefer more heat, use only half of the black powder packet and add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
  • This recipe works best with the original spicy flavor of Buldak ramen.

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