How to Make Spicy Jjamppong Ramen with Instant Noodles 🍜❤️

How to Make Spicy Jjamppong Ramen with Instant Noodles 🍜❤️

Hello, food lovers! 😊 Today, I’m going to share two easy and delicious methods to turn your regular instant noodles into a flavorful jjamppong ramen (Korean-style spicy seafood noodle soup). Let’s bring restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in no time! 😉

Baek Jong-won Style Jjamppong Ramen

This version is simple yet packed with flavor. Here’s what you’ll need for one serving:

Ingredients:

• 1/3 can of Spam 🍖

• 500ml of water 💧

• 1 pack of instant noodles 🍜

• A handful of cabbage 🥬

• 1/3 stalk of green onion 🌿

• 1/5 of an onion (sliced) 🧅

• 3 tablespoons of cooking oil 💧

• 1/2 tablespoon of red pepper powder (gochugaru) 🔥

• 1 green chili (optional) 🌶️

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spam: Mash the Spam into small pieces. The savory flavor from the Spam will add depth to your broth. 🤤

2. Heat the Pan: Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the Spam and stir-fry it for 2–3 minutes until slightly crispy.

3. Add Vegetables: Toss in the sliced onion, cabbage, green onion, and green chili. Stir-fry everything together for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their aroma. 🌸

4. Add Seasoning: Sprinkle in the instant noodle soup base (the seasoning packet) and red pepper powder. Stir-fry for about 1 minute to bring out the spicy flavors. 🔥

5. Add Water and Cook Noodles: Pour in 500ml of water and bring it to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 3–4 minutes or until they’re fully cooked. Serve hot and enjoy! 🎉

Chef Lee Yeon-bok Style Jjamppong Ramen

This version is loaded with fresh seafood and vegetables, giving it a rich and authentic jjamppong flavor.

Ingredients:

• Various vegetables (e.g., onion, green onion, cabbage) 🥬🧅

• Seafood (e.g., shrimp, clams) 🦐🐚

• 1 pack of instant noodles 🍜

• 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 💧

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces and clean your seafood thoroughly.

2. Make Green Onion Oil: Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped green onion and minced garlic, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add your prepared vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

4. Add Water and Cook Noodles: Pour in 500ml of water and bring it to a boil. Add the instant noodles and cook for 3–4 minutes.

5. Add Seafood: Add shrimp, clams, or any other seafood you’re using during the last minute of cooking to keep them tender and fresh.

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade jjamppong ramen! 🐟🍜

Tips:

• For deeper flavors, stir-fry the vegetables a bit longer before adding water.

• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper powder.

• Use fresh seafood for a richer taste.

• Experiment with different vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy for variety.

Personal Review:

I tried both versions, and they were equally amazing! The Spam in Baek Jong-won’s recipe adds a savory kick that pairs perfectly with the spicy broth, while Chef Lee Yeon-bok’s version feels like an authentic restaurant dish thanks to the fresh seafood. Both are must-tries depending on what ingredients you have at home! 😋