Viral Buldak Ramen Hack
Viral Buldak Ramen Hack
Ingredients
For the Buldak Ramen
- 1 packet Samyang Buldak Carbonara Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen, (includes dark red/brown sauce packet and powder packet)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 egg yolks
For the Filet Mignon
- 1 filet mignon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed, for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, as needed, for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1 head garlic, smashed
Instructions
- 1
Season the filet mignon generously with black pepper and sesame seeds, ensuring all sides are coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Smoke the seasoned steak on a grill or smoker until it reaches an internal temperature of 120°F for medium-rare. If a smoker is not available, you can pan-sear the steak for a longer duration in Step 5.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the steak is smoking, bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Buldak ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In a separate pan, empty the dark red/brown sauce packet and the powder packet from the Buldak ramen. Add the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and 2 egg yolks. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until well combined and it forms an even orange sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the drained cooked ramen noodles to the pan with the prepared sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly with tongs until they are evenly coated in the sauce. Keep warm over low heat or set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Heat a separate non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed butter and smashed garlic cloves to the hot pan. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, place the smoked filet mignon into the pan to sear. If you did not smoke the steak, sear it for 3-4 minutes per side, or until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Continuously baste the steak with the melted butter and garlic mixture using a spoon, ensuring even cooking and flavor. Continue searing and basting until the steak develops a nice crust and reaches desired doneness (e.g., 130-135°F for medium-rare).
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Remove the seared filet mignon from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Slice the rested steak into even strips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Arrange the sliced filet mignon on top of the sauced Buldak ramen. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Buldak Ramen Hack
For the Buldak Ramen
- 1 packet Samyang Buldak Carbonara Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen, (includes dark red/brown sauce packet and powder packet)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 egg yolks
For the Filet Mignon
- 1 filet mignon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed, for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, as needed, for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1 head garlic, smashed
Instructions
- 1
Season the filet mignon generously with black pepper and sesame seeds, ensuring all sides are coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Smoke the seasoned steak on a grill or smoker until it reaches an internal temperature of 120°F for medium-rare. If a smoker is not available, you can pan-sear the steak for a longer duration in Step 5.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the steak is smoking, bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Buldak ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In a separate pan, empty the dark red/brown sauce packet and the powder packet from the Buldak ramen. Add the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and 2 egg yolks. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until well combined and it forms an even orange sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the drained cooked ramen noodles to the pan with the prepared sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly with tongs until they are evenly coated in the sauce. Keep warm over low heat or set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Heat a separate non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed butter and smashed garlic cloves to the hot pan. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, place the smoked filet mignon into the pan to sear. If you did not smoke the steak, sear it for 3-4 minutes per side, or until a deep brown crust forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Continuously baste the steak with the melted butter and garlic mixture using a spoon, ensuring even cooking and flavor. Continue searing and basting until the steak develops a nice crust and reaches desired doneness (e.g., 130-135°F for medium-rare).
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Remove the seared filet mignon from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Slice the rested steak into even strips.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Arrange the sliced filet mignon on top of the sauced Buldak ramen. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min