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    Sundubu Ramen

    Last Modified: February 7, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Sundubu Ramen

    Sundubu Ramen. Chewy ramen noodles and silky-soft tofu swimming in a spicy, savoury broth. This viral sundubu jjigae ramen is being made all over Korea! Extremely easy to make at home in less than 15 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

    Trending all over Korea!

    I saw this sundubu ramen recipe on YouTube and I had to make my own version! It looks so easy, delicious, hearty thanks to the tofu and simple. I can totally see why it is trending over all Korea and it’s making its way to North America! This soondubu ramen recipe has been trending for the past couple of months and I am sure the trend started even earlier than that.

    Where does it originate from?

    This dish originates from the popular sundubu jjigae recipe. However, instead of only having tofu in the broth, one smart person decided to merge this dish with instant ramen!

    Instant ramen or ramyeon is something that is popularly eaten in Korea as it is convenient, fast and delicious. Also, the instant ramen noodles are commonly used in other recipes like Rabokki, ramen stir fries, and much more! In fact, I share many ramen recipes on the blog so check them out below:

    Sundubu Ramen

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    Easy to make!

    This soon dubu jjigae ramen is incredibly easy to make! You just need a handful of ingredients that you may already have if you have an Asian pantry!

    It takes less than 15 minutes to make because you’re basically cooking your instant ramen and elevating the taste of it with some extra ingredients like garlic, sesame oil, scallions, and chili peppers.

    Then you add the sundubu (soft tofu) into the pot with the ramen as it boils. Lastly crack a raw egg into the piping hot soupy ramen to make it extra tasty and luscious! But of course, the last step is optional. Then garnish with redch

    The best part is that you don’t need to make a soondubu paste which takes some time to make. This dish is essentially using the spicy ramen seasoning from the instant noodles to replace the paste. That’s why it’s super simple!

    Sundubu Ramen

    FAQ

    What does Sundubu mean?

    It means extra soft tofu and it’s super soft. It is usually sold in a tube like packaging.

    Is tofu good in ramen?

    Yes it’s really delicious and a great source of plant-based protein who are avoiding meat.

    What does Sundubu Jjigae taste like?

    It tastes spicy and savoury thanks to the deep broth. The creaminess of the soon tofu balances out that spiciness but overall the dish is spicy.

    Which brand of ramen did you use for this recipe?

    I’m using my all-time favourite spicy brand of instant ramen called Jin Ramen. You can find at most Korean grocers and at certain Asian grocers. Or you can find it online on Amazon.

    jin ramen

    For this recipe

    You will need the following ingredients for my soon dubu jjigae ramen:

    • 1 pack spicy instant ramen noodles (I like the brand Jin Ramen Mild)
    • Instant ramen seasoning, that came with instant ramen
    • Instant ramen dried vegetable flakes, that came with instant ramen
    • 150 grams soon tofu, (comes in a tube or feel free to substitute with silken tofu)
    • ½ stalk green onion, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon gochugaru
    • ½ red chili pepper, sliced (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • Water, amount instructed on instant ramen package

    How to make Soondubu with ramen

    1. In a small pot, over medium high heat add instructed amount of water according to Instant Ramen package (about 550 ml) if you are using the brand Jin Ramen. Then add in seasoning packets & dried vegetable flakes (that come with the instant ramen package).
    2. Next add in sliced green onions, minced garlic, gochugaru, and sesame oil. Stir and bring this broth to a boil.
    3. Once broth boils, add in instant noodles and boil for 1 minute. On the 2nd minute, add soon tofu. Break tofu apart.
    4. Crack an egg on top and boil for another minute. Garnish with red chili peppers (optional) and more green onions (optional). Remove off heat and enjoy!
    Sundubu Ramen

    Give it a try!

    Well, I hope you give my Sundubu Ramen a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

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    Christie

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    Easy 3-min Sundubu Ramen

    christieathome
    Sundubu Ramen. Chewy ramen noodles and silky-soft tofu swimming in a spicy, savoury broth. This viral sundubu jjigae ramen is being made all over Korea! Extremely easy to make at home. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine korean
    Servings 1
    Calories per serving 916 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pack instant ramen noodles (spicy Korean soup kind)
    • 1 pack Instant ramen seasoning that came with instant ramen
    • 1 pack Instant ramen dried vegetable flakes that came with instant ramen
    • 150 grams soon tofu (comes in a tube or feel free to substitute with silken tofu)
    • ½ stalk green onion sliced
    • 1 teaspoon gochugaru
    • ½ red chili pepper sliced (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic minced
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • Water amount instructed on instant ramen package

    Instructions
     

    • In a small pot, over medium high heat add instructed amount of water according to Instant Ramen package (about 550 ml if you are using the brand Jin Ramen). Then add in seasoning packets & dried vegetable flakes (that come with the instant ramen package).
    • Add sliced green onions, minced garlic, gochugaru, and sesame oil. Stir and bring this broth to a boil.
    • Once broth boils, add in instant noodles and boil for 1 minute. On the 2nd minute, add soon tofu. Break tofu apart.
    • Crack an egg on top and boil for another minute. Garnish with red chili peppers (optional) and more green onions (optional). Remove off heat and enjoy!
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    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Medium Size Pot 2.4 Qt
    Cutting Board
    Santoku Knife
    Jin Ramen
    Nutrition
    Calories: 916kcal | Carbohydrates: 155g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1768mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 12mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine korean
    Keyword soon dubu jjigae ramen, soondubu ramen recipe, soondubu with noodles, soondubu with ramen, sundubu jjigae ramen, sundubu ramen recipe

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    1. Millie

      March 28, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      This was very easy to make and it was delicious. I used silken tofu and it worked well too.

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    2. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      April 12, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      I am loving all of the rich and savory flavors in this dish... talk about going on a fun flavor safari for dinner!

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