Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen – Sundubu Ramen (20 Minutes)
This Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen or Sundubu Ramen is the easiest thing you can make when you’re craving something you saw in a K-drama. In one bowl there’s rich spicy tofu soup, bouncy instant noodles, and all of your favorite toppings. It’s the ultimate comfort food on a cold night.
Day 14: Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen
Welcome to Day 14 of Cooking 20 Minute Dinner for 21 Days! Today we are making one of my favorite comfort foods – Sundubu Ramen, Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen.
Say goodbye to normal instant ramens, because this is about to be your go-to comfort food!
Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen is one of my favorite dishes to make when I was in university. There is something about slurping up spicy ramen noodles that make your day so much better.
Spicy Korean Tofu Rameyon Ingredients (1-2)
- 1 tbsp Korean Red Chili Paste
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Korean Red Chili Flakes
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Pack Silken Tofu
- 3 tbsp chopped Kimchi
- 4 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 Pack Ramen Noodles
- 1 Egg
Spicy Gochujang Soup Base
The ramen noodles and silken tofu are cooked in a savory, spicy broth filled with umami flavors! This broth is made with Korean Red Chili Paste, minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, Korean red chili flakes, and black pepper.
I promise homemade spicy ramen soup is so much better than instant noodles! There are so many layers of flavor, and it’s done with just a few simple ingredients. Since everything is homemade, no MSG is added, so you don’t suffer from dry mouth after.
Silken Tofu For Sundubu Ramen
I love using Silken Tofu for this recipe because it cooks fast, and it’s also good at absorbing flavor. However, if you can’t find silken tofu, you can also use soft tofu as well. An essential ingredient is Korean Chili Paste; it provides a spicy, slightly sweet, and tangy flavor that another element cannot replace. I’ve linked the brand I used on my blog’s condiments section along with all of my other must-have condiments for Asian cooking.
Noodles and Toppings for Sundubu Ramen
This Spicy Noodle recipe uses Instant Ramen, which is arguably one of the top Korean noodle choices. Some of the best options to use for this dish include Shim Ramyun, Ottogi Jin Ramen, or Samyang Ramyun.
The best part of making Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen at home is you can add whatever toppings you like! My go-to toppings are eggs, cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and a slice of American cheese.
How To Make Korean Spicy Tofu Ramen
- To make the spicy garlic paste in a bowl, mix Korean Red Chili Paste, soy sauce, sugar, Korean red chili flakes, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a pot, add chopped kimchi, spicy garlic paste, and 4 cups of vegetable stock. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring it to a simmer.
- Add in 1 pack of ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in silken tofu and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Optional, but HIGHLY recommend crack an egg and garnish with green onion.
Spicy Korean Silken Tofu Ramen – Sundubu Ramen (20 Minutes)
By Tiffy Cooks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Korean Red Chili Paste
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Korean Red Chili Flakes
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Pack Silken Tofu
- 3 tbsp chopped Kimchi
- 4 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 Pack Ramen Noodles
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- To make the spicy garlic paste in a bowl, mix Korean Red Chili Paste, soy sauce, sugar, Korean red chili flakes, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a pot, add chopped kimchi, spicy garlic paste, and 4 cups of vegetable stock. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring it to a simmer.
- Add in 1 pack of ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in silken tofu and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Optional, but HIGHLY recommend crack an egg and garnish with green onion.
