🍽️ Frying gochujang in oil removes its raw aroma, then adding ramen seasoning and perilla leaf flavor recreates the authentic taste of a street food shop in this ultra-simple ramyeon bokkeum.
Cut cabbage into finger-width pieces and slice green onion into large diagonal or finger-length pieces.
Cut square fish cake into bite-sized pieces and finely chop perilla leaves into 1cm thick strips, then gently shake to prevent clumping.
Boil an egg until fully hard, peel it, and cut it in half.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan, add 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, then stir-fry over medium-low heat without burning.
When the seasonings blend and start bubbling vigorously, continue cooking for about 10 seconds, then pour in 500ml of water and bring to high heat.
Add the sliced cabbage, green onion, fish cake, carrot, and tteokbokki rice cakes to the pan and boil together.
Once the broth starts boiling, let all ingredients release their flavors for 1 minute, then add 1 tablespoon of red pepper powder, 1/3~1/2 packet of ramen powder soup mix, and 2 pinches of black pepper.
Add the ramen noodles and stir well until the broth thickens slightly, then turn off the heat when the noodles are about 80% cooked.
Top with chopped perilla leaves and gently mix. Transfer the finished ramyeon bokkeum to a plate, garnish with boiled egg and toasted sesame seeds.
Cut vegetables, fish cake, and perilla leaves into bite-sized pieces, and prepare boiled eggs.
In a pan, add vegetable oil, gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar; stir-fry over medium-low heat, then add water and boil with vegetables, rice cakes, and fish cake.
When the broth boils, add red pepper powder, ramen soup mix, and noodles, cook until 80% done, then top with perilla leaves and boiled egg to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
Frying gochujang thoroughly in oil effectively eliminates its raw smell and sticky texture.
Do not exceed half a packet of ramen powder soup mix, as too much will make the instant ramen flavor overpowering.
Turn off the heat before the noodles are fully cooked so they absorb just enough broth—this preserves the authentic street food texture.
Perilla leaves are the most essential ingredient that distinguishes this dish from regular tteokbokki, so include them for their fresh aroma.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those who want to enjoy authentic, juicy and satisfying ramyeon bokkeum at home like a famous street food shop.
⭐People who love dishes where the fresh aroma of perilla leaves perfectly complements the savory umami of ramen soup mix.