What are Buldak Carbonara noodles?

Buldak Carbonara are instant noodles that have become iconic in Korean cuisine.

They have won over spicy flavor enthusiasts worldwide, and the trend reached such a peak that at one point they became very, very difficult to find. They are now easily available in Asian supermarkets

Shio ramen with amber broth — Homemade ramen is still better, isn’t it?

But why such enthusiasm? Among the multitude of instant ramen choices on the market, Samyang Food’s Buldak Carbonara stand out for their simplicity and comforting flavor, reminiscent of mac and cheese, but with an intense spicy kick and an incomparable electric orange color.

Easy to prepare, they evoke the familiar aspect of a home-cooked meal, while bringing a spicy flair that charms the taste buds.

Noodles of passion-red love — Try my spicy caramel noodle recipe if you like it hot

This noodle dish becomes a culinary playground where everyone adds their personal touch: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg, grated cheese, or a splash of milk for an even creamier sauce.

These adaptations are part of the appeal of Buldak Carbonara and have contributed to its success on social media

The main ingredients of Buldak Carbonara ramen

Toasted sesame oil: brings an intense sesame flavor

Kewpie mayonnaise: adds an extra creamy touch

Creamy Carbonara Korean Buldak Ramen

A delicious way to spice up the famous buldak carbonara instant ramen noodles

Print Recipe Pinner la recette

5/5 (17)

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Course: Main course, Side dish

Cuisine: Korean

Servings: people

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Marc Winer

Ingredients

2 packages of buldak carbonara noodles
Green onions thinly sliced
Parmesan
Furikake optional

Sauce

2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons of Kewpie mayonnaise
2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons of boiling noodle water
2 noodle seasoning packets

Procédé

Boil the noodles for 5 minutes
2 packages of buldak carbonara noodles
In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well
2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, 2 egg yolks, 2 noodle seasoning packets, 2 tablespoons of Kewpie mayonnaise
Add a few tablespoons of boiling noodle water to the sauce mixture, stirring quickly to avoid cooking the egg yolk
4 tablespoons of boiling noodle water
Mix until you get a smooth and silky sauce
Drain the noodles and add them to the sauce
Mix until the noodles are well coated with sauce
Enjoy with furikake and sliced green onions, and grate Parmesan on top
Green onions, Furikake, Parmesan