The Viral Ramen Bowl
The Viral Ramen Bowl
Ingredients
For the Ramen and Sauce
- 4 packages instant ramen noodles, (Buldak brand recommended, specifically the powder packet)
- 8 cups water, for cooking ramen and eggs
- 4 Buldak ramen powder packet, from ramen packages
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 Buldak ramen liquid sauce packet, from ramen packages, or 4 tablespoons spicy chili sauce/paste
For the Toppings
- 4 large eggs
- 1 pound strip steak, marinated
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, seasoned
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Carefully add the 4 large eggs to the boiling water. Cook for 6-7 minutes for a jammy soft-boiled egg. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the eggs are cooling, place a cast iron pan on a grill over hot coals and allow it to heat up. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of chili oil to the pan. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the marinated strip steak directly onto the hot grill grates over the coals. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
In a separate medium pan, empty the contents of the 4 Buldak ramen powder packets. Add 4 teaspoons of minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and the contents of the 4 Buldak ramen liquid sauce packets (or 4 tablespoons of your chosen spicy chili sauce/paste). Whisk all the ingredients together over low heat until a smooth, creamy, orange-colored sauce forms. Keep warm over very low heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bring the remaining water in the large pot back to a boil. Add the instant ramen noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, until tender. Do not overcook.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
While the noodles are cooking, carefully peel the cooled soft-boiled eggs and slice them in half. Slice the rested grilled steak against the grain into thin strips.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the ramen noodles are cooked, use tongs to transfer them directly from the pot into the pan with the prepared creamy sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly to coat them completely in the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Divide the sauced ramen noodles evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange the sliced steak, cooked shrimp, and halved soft-boiled eggs on top of the ramen in each bowl. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the steak for added flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your viral ramen bowl!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Viral Ramen Bowl
For the Ramen and Sauce
- 4 packages instant ramen noodles, (Buldak brand recommended, specifically the powder packet)
- 8 cups water, for cooking ramen and eggs
- 4 Buldak ramen powder packet, from ramen packages
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 Buldak ramen liquid sauce packet, from ramen packages, or 4 tablespoons spicy chili sauce/paste
For the Toppings
- 4 large eggs
- 1 pound strip steak, marinated
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, seasoned
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Carefully add the 4 large eggs to the boiling water. Cook for 6-7 minutes for a jammy soft-boiled egg. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the eggs are cooling, place a cast iron pan on a grill over hot coals and allow it to heat up. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of chili oil to the pan. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the marinated strip steak directly onto the hot grill grates over the coals. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
In a separate medium pan, empty the contents of the 4 Buldak ramen powder packets. Add 4 teaspoons of minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and the contents of the 4 Buldak ramen liquid sauce packets (or 4 tablespoons of your chosen spicy chili sauce/paste). Whisk all the ingredients together over low heat until a smooth, creamy, orange-colored sauce forms. Keep warm over very low heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bring the remaining water in the large pot back to a boil. Add the instant ramen noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, until tender. Do not overcook.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
While the noodles are cooking, carefully peel the cooled soft-boiled eggs and slice them in half. Slice the rested grilled steak against the grain into thin strips.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the ramen noodles are cooked, use tongs to transfer them directly from the pot into the pan with the prepared creamy sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly to coat them completely in the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Divide the sauced ramen noodles evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange the sliced steak, cooked shrimp, and halved soft-boiled eggs on top of the ramen in each bowl. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the steak for added flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your viral ramen bowl!