Dishes in less than 30 minutes
This ramen is heavily inspired by the endless buldak ramen reels I get in my feed on Instagram. They look and taste delicious, but buldak ramen just has too many additives for our family. That’s why I decided to make my own version that tastes just as good if not better, with real ingredients (:…
This bowl came out of one of those very specific kitchen situations where you buy a big jar of something for one recipe, use a tiny bit of it, and then just stand there like… okay, now what? I originally bought black bean paste for jajangmyeon, but once I realized how much I had left,…
This bowl came from one of those very good leftover experiments that instantly felt worth repeating. We already had a miso pulled pork ramen we loved, but I kept thinking about what would happen if we pushed it into something deeper, spicier, and a little messier in the best way. So this version came together…
There are some recipes that become instant favorites, and then there are the quieter ones that stay a little under the radar while still earning a permanent place at the table. This tantanmen is that kind of dish for us. It is not the first thing people think of when they ask what we cook…
Leftovers don’t have to feel like leftovers! We always make a huge batch of pulled pork and just freeze most of it so we wouldn’t get bored, but one night we tried adding it to ramen and it completely changed the vibe. The smoky sweetness from the BBQ sauce melts into the broth, and once…
I opened my fridge the other day and just stood there for a second… like okay, what are we working with here? Not much, again… And somehow that’s always when I end up craving something super comforting, like a warm bowl of shoyu ramen. Usually I keep it really simple, because that’s kind of the…
There was a solid month where buldak steak ramen was everywhere on my feed. Every scroll, another glossy, spicy, buttery bowl. I loved the idea of it. The richness, the heat, the silky noodles. But every time I looked at the seasoning packet, I just knew I wanted something a little more balanced. Something I…
I still remember standing in the Asian grocery aisle not too long ago, holding a tub of ssamjang and looking at it like it was a mystery. It was sitting right next to gochujang, which we already loved and trusted, so we felt like we had to bring it home. The first few tries were……
There’s always that one night after a long shift where all I want is to come home, kick off my shoes, and curl up under a warm blanket on the sofa. As a nurse, those nights come around pretty often. But since I can’t exactly let the family starve, this is the bowl I keep…
This is my favorite way to upgrade instant ramen when I want something quick, spicy, and ridiculously satisfying. It’s done in about 7 minutes and uses simple ingredients you most certainly already have at home. Whether it’s a late-night craving or just a lazy weeknight dinner, this bowl hits every time. Watch Our 7-Minute Spicy…