Spicy Ramyeon with Secret ‘Geomisae’ Seasoning Sauce
Tired of ordinary ramyeon? Elevate your instant noodle experience with this incredibly flavorful and spicy ‘Geomisae’ (Shrimp & Seaweed) seasoning sauce!
Transform your everyday ramyeon into a gourmet meal with a homemade spicy seasoning sauce made from dried shrimp, seaweed, and green onions. It adds a deep, savory, and pleasantly spicy kick that will tantalize your taste buds.
Geomisae Seasoning Sauce Ingredients- 1 cup rehydrated seaweed (soaked and finely chopped with scissors)
- 1/2 cup dried shrimp powder (or ground dried shrimp)
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (for extra heat, use 1 Tbsp Korean chili powder for spicy dishes and 2 Tbsp regular red pepper flakes)
- 5 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the ingredients for the Geomisae seasoning sauce. 1. Rehydrate 1 cup of dried seaweed in water, then finely chop it using kitchen scissors. 2. Finely chop 1 cup of green onions.
Step 2
If you don’t have dried shrimp powder, lightly toast dried shrimp in a pan over low heat until fragrant. This step helps to remove any fishy smell and enhance the shrimp’s natural flavor.
Step 3
Place the toasted dried shrimp (or dried shrimp powder) into a blender and grind it into a fine powder. This ensures the shrimp flavor distributes evenly in the sauce.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 5 tablespoons of cooking oil.
Step 5
Add the chopped green onions to the hot oil. Sauté them, being careful not to burn, until they are lightly fried and fragrant. The goal is to extract as much of the green onion’s aroma as possible.
Step 6
This process creates a wonderfully aromatic ‘scallion oil’. You’ll know it’s ready when the green onions turn a lovely golden brown and release a sweet scent.
Step 7
Once the scallion oil is ready, add the chopped rehydrated seaweed to the pan and sauté it with the green onions. The seaweed will become tender and coated in the flavorful oil.
Step 8
Next, add the 1/2 cup of dried shrimp powder (or ground dried shrimp) to the mixture. Stir well to combine everything.
Step 9
Add 3 tablespoons of red pepper flakes. If you prefer a spicier kick, consider using 1 tablespoon of ‘Gochugaru’ (Korean chili powder for spicy dishes) and 2 tablespoons of regular red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld. Your flavorful Geomisae seasoning sauce is now complete!
Step 10
Now it’s time to use this amazing Geomisae seasoning sauce to make a delicious bowl of ramyeon!
Step 11
Pour 3 cups of water (measured with a paper cup) into a pot and bring it to a boil.
Step 12
You can use any type of ramyeon you like. While Neoguri was used in this example, feel free to experiment with your favorite brand for a unique taste.
Step 13
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of the prepared Geomisae seasoning sauce to the pot and stir to dissolve it into the broth. Adjust the amount of sauce to your personal spice preference.
Step 14
Add the ramyeon noodles and any accompanying soup base (if using) and cook according to the package instructions, or until the noodles are perfectly tender.
Step 15
Your incredibly flavorful and spicy ramyeon is ready! Ladle it into a bowl and get ready to enjoy.
Step 16
For an extra touch of freshness and aroma, I like to garnish my ramyeon with a few perilla leaves and some freshly sliced green onions. Feel free to add any other toppings you enjoy!
