Korean-style ramen
This is based on budae jjigae, a spicy and savoury Korean stew – the inclusion of Spam is a traditional addition
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- Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
- 340g tin Spam , cut into thick slices
- 200g Enoki mushrooms
- 150g Shimeji mushrooms , sliced
- 75g kimchi
- 125g pak choi
- 2spring onions , sliced
- 2tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
- 1tsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
- 90g pack instant ramen noodles (we used tom yum flavour)
- 1tbsp soy sauce
- 2garlic cloves , grated
- ½tbsp brown sugar
- 500ml chicken stock , warmed
Instructions
Step 1
Whisk together the gochujang, gochugaru, ramen flavour packets, soy sauce, garlic and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk in the stock until fully combined.Step 2
Arrange the Spam, mushrooms, kimchi, pak choi and noodles in a circle in a flameproof casserole dish. Pour over the sauce and bring to a boil. Put on the lid and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins, then remove the lid and stir.Step 3
Cook for an additional 3 mins until everything is tender and cooked through. Sprinkle with spring onions and serve straight from the pan.