Spicy Gochujang Shrimp Ramen with Soft-Boiled Eggs Recipe
A flavorful and spicy ramen noodle recipe featuring a rich, spicy broth made with gochujang, serrano peppers, and chili crisp, combined with tender shrimp, soft boiled eggs, and fresh garnishes for a satisfying and quick 20-minute meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients
Broth and Sauce Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken broth (or use vegetable broth)
- 2 serrano peppers, sliced (use jalapeno for milder heat)
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 thumb-sized knob of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (or to taste; usually about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp (or hot chili oil)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or chili-garlic sauce)
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- Sriracha, to taste (or your favorite hot sauce)
Noodles and Protein
- 4 ounces ramen noodles
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (or other cooked proteins)
Garnishes
- 2 soft boiled eggs, sliced
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Chopped green onion
- Spicy chili flakes
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Add the chicken broth to a large pot and heat over medium heat until it begins to warm.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the sliced serrano peppers, smashed garlic, sliced ginger, gochujang, chili crisp, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Let the broth simmer gently for 10 minutes to fully develop the flavors and allow the spices and aromatics to infuse the broth.
- Cook Noodles and Shrimp: Add the ramen noodles and shrimp to the broth. Cook together for about 5 minutes, or until the noodles are softened and the shrimp is fully cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the ramen and broth into serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced soft boiled eggs, chopped parsley, green onions, chili flakes, and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a milder spice level, substitute serrano peppers with jalapeno peppers.
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option, but ensure to adjust the diet accordingly.
- Prepare soft boiled eggs in advance by boiling for about 6-7 minutes and then cooling in ice water to stop cooking.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or reducing gochujang, chili crisp, and sriracha according to your heat tolerance.
- Other proteins such as cooked chicken, tofu, or beef can be used in place of shrimp.
- Garnishes add freshness and crunch; feel free to customize with your favorites like cilantro or lime wedges.
