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5 from 2 votes

Chili Oil Ramen

Servings 1 person
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package instant ramen I like Shin Ramen
  • 1 tsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp Chinese black vinegar substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 scallion chopped white and greens separated
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp oil
  • 1 fried egg optional

Instructions

  • In a heatproof bowl, combine 3/4 of the ramen packet powder, gochugaru, sugar, sesame seeds, vinegar, white part of the scallion, garlic and black pepper.
  • Heat up the oil until it's nice and hot. Then carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture. Mix everything together and you have chili oil!
  • Cook the instant ramen according to the package instructions or your preferred doneness. Strain and toss it into the chili oil. Mix together until the noodles are fully coated.
  • Garnish with the green part of the scallions, sesame seeds and a fried egg. Enjoy!
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion, Korean