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Buldak N Cheese (Buldak Ramen Mac and Cheese)
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Buldak N Cheese (Buldak Ramen Mac and Cheese)

25 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • Buldak Pink ramen pack (with its cheese powder and hot sauce sachets)Pantry1 piece
  • Buldak Yellow ramen pack (with its cheese powder and hot sauce sachets)Pantry1 piece
  • fresh mozzarella (torn or sliced)Dairy150 g
  • butterDairy28 g
  • flourPantry8 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • gochujangPantry15 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices7 g
  • Kashmiri red chili powder (optional)Spices2 g
  • chives (chopped, for garnish)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

687kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
19 g
Fat
39 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the ramen

    • Bring water to a boil and cook both ramen noodle blocks until almost al dente.
    • Drain the noodles, reserving some of the cooking water.
    Step 1
  2. Make the spiced roux

    • Melt the butter in a pot over low-medium heat.
    • Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, Kashmiri chili powder and flour, then whisk until smooth and lump-free.
    • Cook the roux briefly to remove the raw flour taste.
    Step 2
  3. Build the cheese sauce

    • Gradually pour in the cream while whisking.
    • Stir in the gochujang, the cheese powder and hot sauce from both ramen packs, and the reserved ramen water.
    • Mix well until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and melt the cheese

    • Add the drained noodles to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Top with the mozzarella, cover the pot and let the cheese melt.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    Step 4
  5. Garnish and serve

    • Scatter chopped chives over the top if you like.
    • Serve hot straight from the pot.
    Step 5