Spicy Tomato Ramyeon (Ramen Noodles in Tomato Broth)
A spicy yet smooth ramyeon flavored with blended tomatoes and Cheongyang chili pepper.
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This ramyeon cuts back on water and uses plenty of blended tomatoes to bring out a smooth, savory flavor. With Cheongyang chili pepper and minced garlic added, it is clean and refreshing without being overly pungent, making it a great hangover remedy.
- Servings
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
- Ramen noodles1 (Anseongtangmyun)
- Tomato (or 3 small ones)2 (large)
- Water1 cup
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalk
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
- When making this for children, simply omit the Cheongyang chili pepper.
Steps
Slice the ingredients
Slice the large green onion diagonally and thinly slice the chili pepper into rounds.
Blend the tomatoes
Roughly chop the tomatoes, place them in a blender with 1 cup of water, and blend until small chunks are still visible.
If you blend them completely smooth like juice, the broth becomes thick and makes it hard to cook the ramyeon.
Season and boil the tomato broth
Pour the blended tomatoes into a pot, add the ramen soup base powder and 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic, and bring to a boil.
Cook the ramen noodles
Add the ramen noodles and cook until slightly chewy.
Out of the 4 minutes 30 seconds written on the package, cook for only 4 minutes...
Add the large green onion and Cheongyang chili pepper, give it a quick boil, and take it off the heat.
You can add sugar depending on how sour the tomatoes are, but I skipped it.
Finish
Thanks to the tomato broth and red peels, it looks as spicy as if gochugaru had been added.
With the aroma of tomatoes, it has a mild and gentle flavor rather than a harsh one, and the spicy chili pepper perks up the broth like a highlight.
It truly feels like a hangover cure.
When making this for children, it would be great to just leave out the Cheongyang chili pepper.
I was a bit skeptical about tomato in ramyeon and doubted it right up until eating, but it is tastier than expected.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you blend them completely smooth like juice, the broth becomes thick and makes it hard to cook the ramyeon.
- You can add sugar depending on how sour the tomatoes are.
FAQ
How finely should I blend the tomatoes in the blender?
If you blend them smooth like juice, the broth will become thick, so it is best to blend them coarsely so that visible bits remain.
What should I do if I cannot handle spicy food or am serving children?
If you leave out the Cheongyang chili pepper, you can enjoy a mild flavor with no harsh heat.
How do I balance the flavor if the tomatoes are too sour?
Depending on the acidity of the tomatoes, you can adjust the taste to your preference by adding a small amount of sugar.
How many tomatoes should I prepare depending on their size?
Using 2 large ones or about 3 small ones gives the right amount.
