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Masan-Style Spicy Noodles Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 8 ounces ramen noodles
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Special Equipment Needed:
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, gochujang, and sesame oil and stir to combine.
4. Add the ramen noodles and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the peas and corn and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions and sesame seeds.
7. Serve hot.

Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving Size: 4

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 6g

Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil: canola oil, olive oil, or avocado oil
- Soy sauce: tamari or coconut aminos
- Rice vinegar: apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- Gochujang: sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- Ramen noodles: udon noodles, soba noodles, or rice noodles

Variations:
- Add cooked chicken, beef, or tofu for added protein
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or carrots for added vegetables
- Add crushed peanuts or cashews for added crunch

Tips and Tricks:
- To make the dish spicier, add more red pepper flakes or gochujang.
- To make the dish less spicy, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or gochujang.

Storage Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Presentation Ideas:
Serve the noodles in individual bowls with additional sesame seeds and green onions for garnish.

Garnishes:
Sesame seeds and green onions

Pairings:
Korean-style kimchi and pickled vegetables

Suggested Side Dishes:
Steamed rice, steamed vegetables, or a simple salad

Troubleshooting Advice:
If the noodles are sticking to the pan, add a tablespoon of oil to the pan before adding the noodles.

Food Safety Advice:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Food History:
This dish is inspired by the traditional Korean dish, Japchae.

Flavor Profiles:
Savory, spicy, and slightly sweet.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with steamed rice or a simple salad.

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Region: South Korean

Taste: Spicy, Savory, Umami, Tangy, Aromatic