Spicy & Sweet Kimchi Fried Noodles: The Easiest Late-Night Snack Recipe
Quick & Delicious Kimchi Fried Noodles, Perfect for Late-Night Cravings
Do you ever get hungry late at night and wish you could whip up something delicious with just kimchi and ramen from your fridge? This recipe, born from my experience living alone, is an incredibly simple yet remarkably tasty kimchi fried noodle dish. The chewy ramen noodles combined with the savory and slightly sweet kimchi create a truly sensational late-night meal. Discover the magic of this dish that comes together in no time!^^*
Essential Ingredients
- 1 package of instant ramen (any type works!)
- 50g of aged kimchi (well-fermented and tangy kimchi is best)
- 1/3 medium onion
- 1 strip of bacon
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin cooking, please prepare all the necessary ingredients. Fresh ingredients are the first step to a delicious meal!
Step 2
Thinly slice the onion. Chop the aged kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the bacon into small pieces. Having your ingredients prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 3
Bring a generous amount of water to a boil in a pot. Add the ramen noodles and cook for approximately 2 minutes, ensuring they don’t get too soggy. Once cooked, rinse the noodles briefly under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain them thoroughly in a colander. This step ensures the noodles will be perfectly chewy when stir-fried!
Step 4
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and chopped bacon, and stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent. Then, add the chopped kimchi and continue to stir-fry together. Once the kimchi is slightly cooked, add the brown sugar and soy sauce. Stir-fry well until the tangy and sweet flavors of the kimchi meld together. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning.
Step 5
Now, add the chewy, drained ramen noodles to the pan with the sautéed vegetables and kimchi. Gently loosen the noodles to mix them evenly with the other ingredients.
Step 6
Once the noodles are well combined with the ingredients, add the oyster sauce. Continue to stir-fry for about 1 minute, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly with the sauce. Oyster sauce will add a wonderful umami depth to your dish.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle in some black pepper, drizzle with sesame oil for a nutty aroma, and finish with a scattering of sesame seeds. Your delicious kimchi fried noodles are now complete! Enjoy them hot for the best flavor.
