Crispy, Sweet Ramyeon Gangjeong (Crispy Ramen Snack)
A crispy, nutty snack made by pan-frying crushed ramen noodles, tossing them with peanuts in a sweet syrup, and letting them set.
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By slowly pan-frying crushed ramen noodles over low heat, you can achieve a crispy texture without deep-frying in oil. It is a sweet snack finished by tossing the noodles with nutty peanuts and black sesame seeds in a simmered syrup. You can easily make it in under 20 minutes with simple, accessible ingredients.
- Servings
- about 1–2 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Ramen noodles1 pack
- Peanuts1/2 cup
- Black sesame seeds1 tbsp
- Sugar3 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)5 tbsp
- Water1 tbsp
- Crush the ramen noodles finely right in the bag, and roughly chop the peanuts.
- Depending on your preference for sweetness and texture, you can adjust the syrup ratio to 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp corn syrup (mulyeot), and 1 tbsp water for a less sweet, crispier finish.
Steps
Crush the ramen noodles finely right in the bag. Roughly chop the peanuts.
A little bit of black sesame seeds: this is what you need.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil and stir-fry the ramen noodles over low heat. Stir constantly.
If you do it over high heat, they will burn in no time.
Stir-fry until evenly browned all over.
You can deep-fry them, but slowly pan-frying them like this over low heat also turns out nicely crispy.
They are delicious eaten just like this, freshly crisped up.
Add the measured sugar, corn syrup (mulyeot), and water to a pan and melt them over medium heat.
Once the sugar has melted and begins to boil, simmer it down over low heat for about 3 more minutes.
Add the ramen noodles, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Toss well so all the ingredients are evenly coated together.
Before it cools, place plastic wrap or a plastic bag over the top and press it flat with your hands or flatten it with a rolling pin.
Slice it into bite-sized pieces to finish, then let it cool.
Once it hardens it will crumble when sliced, so you need to work quickly.
Ppunwife's tips
- When stir-frying the ramen noodles, they burn quickly over high heat, so add 1 tbsp of cooking oil and stir-fry continuously over low heat.
- Once it hardens it crumbles when sliced, so you must work quickly to slice it before it cools.
FAQ
How should I manage the heat when stir-frying the ramen noodles?
If you cook over high heat, the noodles will burn very quickly, so coat the pan with oil and stir continuously over low heat until they turn evenly brown.
How do I keep the snack from crumbling when slicing it?
If you slice it after it has fully hardened, it breaks apart easily, so shape it and cut it into bite-sized pieces while it is still warm before it sets.
How do I adjust the measurements if I want to reduce the sweetness?
If you reduce the syrup to 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp corn syrup (mulyeot), and 1 tbsp water, it will turn out less sweet with a crispier texture.
