Creamy Korean Buldak Ramen Carbonara Recipe
A delicious and creamy twist on the famous Korean buldak carbonara instant ramen noodles, combining spicy buldak flavors with a smooth egg-based sauce for a rich and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Noodles
- 2 packages of buldak carbonara noodles
Sauce
- 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of Kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons of boiling noodle water
- 2 noodle seasoning packets (from the buldak carbonara packages)
Toppings
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Furikake (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the noodles: Bring water to a boil and cook the buldak carbonara noodles for 5 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the toasted sesame oil, Kewpie mayonnaise, egg yolks, and the two noodle seasoning packets. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate the noodle water: Carefully stir in 4 tablespoons of boiling noodle water into the sauce mixture quickly to prevent the egg yolks from cooking and to achieve a smooth, silky consistency.
- Drain and combine: Drain the cooked noodles and immediately add them to the sauce mixture. Toss well to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the noodles and top with thinly sliced green onions, grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of furikake if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Try this recipe with other instant noodles for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of buldak seasoning packets used.
- To make it richer, add extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- Use fresh green onions for the best garnish taste and texture.
