Bacon, Egg and Kimchi Ramen

Bacon, Egg and Kimchi Ramen

I stumbled across this looking for something else and it sounded great .. so I tried it … Its quick and flavorful for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can also incorporate some leftover veggies, etc. I hope you like it as much as I do.

 

 

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup roughly chopped kimchi, plus 2 Tbs kimchi juice
1 1/2 pound fresh Ramen noodles
4 pieces smoked bacon, diced
4-6 large eggs (one for each bowl)
4 scallions, divided whites add green parts, thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 Tbs Soy Sauce
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Mirin
2 Tbs vinegar, white or apple cider are fine.
1 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Kosher salt

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add diced bacon and fry till crispy. Remove and place on a towel to drain.
  2. Add chopped scallion whites (save greens for later). This would also be the time to add any leftovers or embellishments you might like – mushrooms, green or poblano pepper, broccoli Bok choy, or even corn .. you get the idea. This dish is fine without them but it might make it “Mo Betta” for you and use up some leftovers.
  3. Once scallions have started to soften add kimchi, and kimchi juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until kimchi is softened and lightly caramelized, t(~ 3-4 minutes). Stir in broth.
  4. Meanwhile, boil ramen noodles for 1-3 minutes until softened but still springy. Rinse in cold water to stop their cooking. Do not overcook! Set aside.
  5. Add noodles to skillet with bacon, soy, sesame oil, vinegar, and mirin. Stir to mix and warm completely until sauce coats noodles, about 2 minutes. Season with salt substitutes more soy sauce if needed. Divide among bowls.
  6. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, add white vinegar and swirl poach eggs just till the whites are opaque and the yolks are warmed but still creamy and not hardened. Use a slotted spoon to place one egg on top of each bowl of Ramen.
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Sprinkle some scallions, toasted sesame seeds over each. Have some Siracha or other Chili sauce or oil available for the adventurous dinner.