Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 lbs of fresh ramen noodles
- 1 lb of fresh blue crab
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/2 cup of rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 2 tbsp of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic
- 1 tbsp of minced ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup of sliced radish
- 1/4 cup of sliced carrot
- 1/4 cup of sliced red onion
- 2 boiled eggs, sliced
Special Equipment Needed:
- Large pot
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the fresh ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain the noodles in a colander and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well to make the marinade.
3. Clean the blue crab and remove the top shell. Cut the crab into small pieces and add them to the marinade. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
4. In a small saucepan, bring the marinade to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Using tongs, remove the crab pieces from the marinade and set them aside.
6. In the same pot used to cook the noodles, add the boiled marinade and bring it to a boil. Add the cooked noodles and crab pieces to the pot and mix well.
7. Divide the ramen into bowls and top with sliced green onions, cucumber, radish, carrot, red onion, and boiled eggs.
Time:
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
Boiling
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 600
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 100g
Protein: 30g
Sodium: 2000mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of blue crab, you can use any other type of crab or seafood.
- If you don't have gochujang, you can use any other type of chili paste or hot sauce.
Variations:
- You can add other vegetables such as bok choy or spinach.
- You can add sliced pork or chicken for extra protein.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to clean the crab thoroughly before marinating.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preference for spiciness.
- You can make the marinade ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
Storage Instructions:
Store any leftover ramen in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat the ramen in a pot on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve the ramen in a large bowl and garnish with sliced green onions and boiled eggs.
Garnishes:
Sliced green onions and boiled eggs.
Pairings:
Serve with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables.
Suggested Side Dishes:
Kimchi or pickled vegetables.
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the marinade is too salty, add more sugar and water to balance the flavors.
Food Safety Advice:
Make sure to clean the crab thoroughly before marinating to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
Food History:
Gejang is a Korean dish made with marinated raw crabs. Ramen is a Japanese dish made with Chinese-style wheat noodles.
Flavor Profiles:
Savory, sweet, spicy, and tangy.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Gejang Ramen hot with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables.
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Region: Korean