Instant ramyun is one of Korea’s favorite comfort foods, but many people love upgrading it with extra ingredients to create a richer and more satisfying meal.
This spicy seafood ramyun combines pork belly, shrimp, garlic, and green onions to make a Chinese restaurant-style bowl at home. If you enjoy bold, spicy flavors, this recipe is easy to follow and takes less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Korean spicy ramyun
- 100g thin pork belly
- Shrimps (as many as you like)
- 1 handful of whole garlic cloves
- 1/2 Green onion
- 3 tbsp Korean chili powder
- 500ml water
Step 1. Sear the Pork Belly
Start by cooking the pork belly over medium heat until it begins to brown and releases its natural fat.
The pork fat becomes the base of the soup and adds a deep, rich flavor that makes this ramyun taste much more satisfying than the original.
Step 2. Build the Flavor
Add a handful of whole garlic cloves, the chopped green onion, and 2 tablespoons of Korean chili powder to the pork belly.
Stir-fry everything for about a minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and the chili powder is fully coated in the pork fat. The whole garlic softens as it cooks, adding a naturally sweet, rich flavor to the broth.
Step 3. Make the Broth
Pour in the water and add the soup packet from the ramyun.
Once the broth starts boiling, add the shrimp.
These ingredients turn an ordinary instant noodle into a hearty Korean-style seafood ramyun.
Step 4. Cook the Noodles
Add the Korean spicy Ramyun noodles and cook according to the package instructions.
Cover the pot for a minute or two if you prefer softer noodles.
Step 5. Serve and Enjoy
Transfer the ramyun into a large bowl and top it with a little extra beef tripe if you like.
The combination of spicy broth, chewy noodles, juicy shrimp, tender pork belly, and rich beef tripe creates an incredibly satisfying meal that’s perfect on a rainy day or whenever you’re craving something warm and comforting.
Tips
- Mushrooms and onion also work well.
- Reduce the chili powder if you prefer a milder soup.
- Fresh shrimp gives the broth even more seafood flavor.
Final Thoughts
Korean instant ramyun is delicious on its own, but adding fresh ingredients can completely transform it into a restaurant-quality meal.
If you’re looking for an easy Korean comfort food recipe, this spicy seafood ramyun is definitely worth trying.
Want to see this dish come to life?
Watch the short video on the Nana Finds YouTube channel.
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