Finally, we add in the gochujang, salt, and pepper. I added a full 3 Tablespoons of gochujang because I like spicy stuff, but you can dial it down to 1 or 2 Tablespoons. Start with the smaller amount, then taste the sauce and adjust. It’s easier to add than to remove an ingredient once it’s in there. If you want to omit the gochujang for a plain Carbonara Tteokbokki, you can do that too, but personally I don’t recommend this. In my opinion, the addition of the Korean red pepper paste helps keep the richness of the dish balanced. If you have cheese powder (the kind you might sprinkle on popcorn), try adding some of that into this sauce too for the hint of cheesiness present in the inspiration instant ramen flavour. You can also use other noodles such as instant or fresh or frozen ramen, Chinese dry wheat noodles or even spaghetti. You’ll want about 1½ to 2 cups of cooked noodles for the amount of sauce in this recipe. Whether it’s because you can’t get your hands on that particular instant noodle or you prefer to reserve it for an occasional spicy treat, make this almost-instant Fiery Korean Udon Carbonara to satisfy your noodle craving!

Samyang Chicken Cheese Noodle (Less Spicy Carbonara) Samyang Chicken Cheese Noodle (Less Spicy Carbonara)

You can also some hotdog or sausage slices to make the dish even more interesting. If you want, you can even top it off with shredded cheese. One of my colleagues couldn’t stop herself from taking bite after bite, even after the repeated “are you sure?” from the rest of us. But needless to say, a few minutes later we all found her on the couch with two ice cubes in her mouth to ease her burning tongue. Well, I guess what they say about getting hurt by the things you love the most is true after all.

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THAT’S IT! TIME TO DIG IN! On the off chance you have leftovers, store in the fridge in an airtight container, but reheat only on the stovetop. I don’t recommend microwaving. If your household is anything like mine though, leftovers aren’t going to be a problem. The argument will be who gets to wipe off all that remaining sauce on the plate clean.

Samyang Carbonara [Spicy Ramen Carbonara] - Myriad Recipes

Carbonara is not a very common instant ramen flavor in the ramen world, so when Samyang released this Cream Carbonara ramen, was so excited to try this one out because it has that satisfyingly spicy buldak flavor and heat, but this time it has an added creaminess and milky savoriness to it from the carbonara. Wonder what’ll stand out the most, the fiery buldak flavor, or the creamy carbonara taste? Let’s find out. The spice level is still intense, and I recommend adding extra cheese when you’re cooking it with the sauce to level up its cheesiness. In this cup of noodles, you’re only getting some noodles, sauce, and some sort of green flakes. I’m still not sure what the flakes are, but they look like tiny pieces of dried celery leaves? Not the most appealing or appetizing addition to a cup of noodles… You’re left with nothing to chew on, other than some slippery, baby food noodles.It’s sweet and spicy, but really painful in the mouth and chest. Trying it once for the sake of experience is good, but it’s not something I’ll be craving for.