Fancy a nourishing, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare? This easy homemade ramen combines a fragrant broth, shredded chicken coated in an irresistible umami sauce, and the crunch and benefits of kimchi, with comforting noodles…. The perfect mix to please young and old alike!

In less than an hour, you have a complete and healthy dish, ideal for a quick weekday supper. Try it, it’s easier than you think!

Kimchi Chicken Ramen Recipe

A hearty ramen with kimchi, full of goodness, perfect for the entire family!

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Course Dinner

Servings people

Equipment

Chopping board
Chef's knife
Peeler
Large saucepan
Stainless steel or glass bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

For the Chicken Stock

1 chicken fillet (about 200 g)
1 inch ginger
2 garlic cloves
1 green leek
1 carrot
4 button mushrooms
Peppercorns
Coriander seeds
5 cups water

For the Sauce

2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. miso
1 tsp. gochujang
1 tbsp. sake or mirin (optional)

For the Soup

Shredded chicken breast (see above)
250 g noodles of your choice (soba, udon, ramen)
½ cup kimchi
A few shavings of kombu seaweed (optional)
Vegetables collected from the stock (see above)
Fresh coriander (optional)

Steps

For the Chicken Stock

Peel and slice the carrot.
Peel and crush the ginger and garlic cloves using the palm of your hand (or a knife).
Coarsely chop the mushrooms and leek greens.
Place the chicken in the bottom of the saucepan and add all the ingredients.
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
Strain the stock, reserving the chicken and vegetables.

Preparing the Sauce

Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk until smooth.

Making the Soup

Shred the cooked chicken and coat with the sauce. Set aside.
Heat the stock and add the chicken and kombu seaweed without boiling.
Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
Place the noodles and vegetables from the stock in a bowl.
Pour the hot stock over the noodles.
Add the kimchi and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

Notes

💡 Tip: You can prepare the stock in advance and freeze it to save time!

⚡ Faster version: Use homemade chicken stock prepared in advance or a good store-bought stock.

🥚 More indulgence? Add a medium boiled egg and enjoy!

👪 For the kids: Add maple syrup or honey to the sauce to soften the powerful side of the kimchi and miso.

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🍜 This homemade ramen with chicken and kimchi is a great way to incorporate fermented foods into your diet while enjoying a healthy, comforting meal full of probiotics!

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