Sweet and Nutty Ramyeon Gangjeong (Crispy Ramen Snack)
A sweet, nostalgic snack made by tossing toasted ramen noodles and almonds in boiled syrup and letting it set.
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This crispy snack comes together easily by toasting in a frying pan without an oven. The key is to toast the ramen noodles and almonds until fragrant, then quickly toss them in boiled sugar syrup without stirring it. It is made with simple, approachable ingredients that anyone can easily enjoy.
- Servings
- about 1–2 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Ramen noodles1 pack
- Almonds1/2 cup
Syrup
- Sugar3 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)3 tbsp
- Water2 tbsp
- Feel free to prepare other nuts and seeds as well, such as peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, or walnuts.
Steps
1. I prepared almonds to add extra nuttiness.
Carefully crush the ramen noodles into small pieces so as not to create too many crumbs.
If the pieces are too large, they will not toast evenly.
Feel free to prepare other nuts and seeds as well, such as peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, or walnuts.
2. Toast the almonds over medium heat. Once cooled, coarsely chop them.
Roasting the almonds in the oven or toasting them in a dry pan makes them much nuttier.
3. Toast the ramen noodles over medium heat.
Once the color starts to change, stir frequently so they toast evenly without burning.
4. When everything turns an overall light brown color, they are completely toasted.
5. Add all the syrup ingredients and place over medium heat.
It will start bubbling vigorously from the edges, but never stir it in the middle and just leave it alone.
If you stir, crystals will form and ruin the syrup.
6. Once it boils all the way to the center...
7. Add the ramen noodles and almonds, then quickly toss everything together.
If it cools down, the ingredients will not stick together well, so mix them quickly.
8. Line a wide-bottomed container with plastic wrap, then pour in the coated ramen and almonds and spread them out.
Press down firmly using a hard tool so that they stick together well.
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9. Once it holds its shape, remove it from the container and let it cool...
10. Carefully cut it into your desired size with a knife.
Ppunwife's tips
- Roasting the almonds in the oven or toasting them in a dry pan makes them much nuttier.
- Once the color starts to change, stir frequently so they toast evenly without burning.
- It will start bubbling vigorously from the edges, but never stir it in the middle and just leave it alone. If you stir, crystals will form and ruin the syrup.
- If it cools down, the ingredients will not stick together well, so mix them quickly.
FAQ
Why shouldn't I stir the syrup while it boils?
If you stir the sugar syrup while it is boiling, crystals can form and ruin the syrup, so you must leave it alone.
Can I use other nuts instead of almonds?
Yes, you can prepare and use other nuts and seeds to your liking, such as peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, or walnuts.
What should I watch out for when toasting the ramen noodles?
Be careful to minimize fine crumbs when crushing them, and once they begin to turn light brown, keep stirring constantly so they toast evenly without burning.
Why do I need to toss the toasted ingredients with the syrup quickly?
If the syrup cools down, the ramen and nuts will not bind together well and will separate, so you need to mix them quickly.
