Korean Kimchi Rice Cake Soup
Ramen and Cheese

A bold, comforting fusion bowl combining tangy kimchi broth, chewy rice cakes, instant ramen noodles, and a rich layer of melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 packet kimchi
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 can Sprite
• 1 block instant ramen noodles
• 1 cup cheese rice cakes
• 4 pieces beef tendon balls
• 4 pieces fish balls
• 2 slices processed cheese
• 2 boiled eggs
• to taste shredded seaweed

Instructions

1. 1Add Gochujang to the bowl

   

   Scoop Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) using a spoon and place it directly into an empty glass mixing bowl as the base for the sauce mixture.

   Tip: Ensure you use a clean spoon to measure out the gochujang accurately.
2. 2Pour in dark soy sauce

   

   Tilt the bottle to pour dark soy sauce from a bottle directly into the glass bowl on top of the red pepper paste to add savory depth to the base.

   Tip: Pour slowly to control the amount of soy sauce added to the mixture.
3. 3Add Sprite to the sauce

   

   Pour Sprite directly from a can into the glass bowl containing the red pepper paste and soy sauce to provide sweetness and acidity.

   Tip: Using a lemon-lime soda balances the spicy and salty flavors of the paste and soy sauce.
4. 4Stir the sauce ingredients

   

   Use a spoon to thoroughly mix and stir the gochujang, dark soy sauce, and Sprite together inside the glass bowl until smooth and well combined.

   Tip: Mix carefully to avoid splashing the liquid out of the bowl.
5. 5Add kimchi to boiling water

   

   Empty a packet of kimchi into a pot of boiling water on the stove to begin forming the base of the soup.

   Tip: Make sure the water is at a rolling boil before adding the kimchi.
6. 6Pour sauce into the pot

   

   Pour the prepared sauce mixture from the glass bowl directly into the pot containing the boiling kimchi water, stirring to incorporate.

   Tip: Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spoon to ensure all the sauce is transferred.
7. 7Add balls and rice cakes

   

   Using chopsticks, carefully add beef tendon balls, fish balls, and cheese rice cakes into the boiling red broth.

   Tip: Add dense items like rice cakes early so they soften properly while the stew simmers.
8. 8Add instant ramen noodles

   

   Place a block of instant ramen noodles directly into the bubbling red soup pot to absorb the rich flavors.

   Tip: Submerge the noodles partially into the broth to help them soften evenly.
9. 9Top with cheese slices

   

   Place two slices of processed cheese directly on top of the cooking ramen noodles in the pot.

   Tip: The cheese will melt into the broth, adding a creamy texture and balancing the spicy heat.

Storage & Reheating

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