If you’re looking to add a twist to your ramen experience, combining the nuanced intensity of fiery flavors with a touch of nutty creaminess is an adventure worth exploring. Begin by cooking the noodles as per the package directions. To enhance the dish, crack an egg into the broth when the noodles are halfway cooked. Poach it over low heat, either basting with broth or covering with a lid, to ensure it cooks through.
Drain the cooked noodles and introduce them to a creamy cheese sauce, mixing well to combine. This unusual combination, which gained popularity in 2018 thanks to a New York Times recipe, merges the rich, savory profile of ramen with the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth magic of cheese. For a more textured experience, cook the mixture over a stovetop for 2-3 minutes and cover until the mozzarella melts. Once the noodles are tender, remove them from heat, drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Buldak Ramen Noodles offer a variety of flavors like Original, Kimchi, 2x Spicy, Carbonara, Cheese, Jjajang, Quattro Cheese, and Habanero Lime. These spicy ramen noodles provide a perfect base for this culinary experiment. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding raw frozen shrimp to the broth, making sure they’re submerged, and cover the pot.
Maruhachi’s approach to ramen involves a creamy chicken broth instead of the traditional pork or beef broth. Meanwhile, Ottogi gourmet cheese ramen includes a cheese powder, adding a milkier, creamier taste and texture to the noodles. Tsukumo Ramen offers a unique experience where ramen meets gouda, perfect for both ramen fiends and cheese fanatics.
To make the broth: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat sesame oil and olive oil over medium-high heat. Combine hot pepper flakes, hot pepper paste, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ground black pepper, rice syrup, garlic, and ginger in a bowl for a flavorful and spicy base to your cheesy ramen adventure.
