15 Minute Korean Dinners that Will Change Your Life... or maybe 20

gochujang

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes + sugar

Miso provides a similar umami flavor.

fish cakes

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein alternative.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole grain noodles are more nutritious.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Chop green onion into bite-sized pieces.

Slice half or a quarter of an onion into thin strips.

Cut cabbage into bite-sized pieces.

Cut two fish cakes into bite-sized pieces.

Make the sauce by mixing 2 tbsp of Korean chili pepper flakes, 2.5 tbsp of sugar, 2 tbsp of Korean chili paste, 2 tbsp of corn syrup, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of mirin, 1 tbsp of Korean beef stock powder, 1 tbsp of chicken powder, a few shakes of black pepper, and 1 tbsp of ramen powder in a bowl.

In a wok, add 200 g of rice cakes, half of the fish cakes, half of the green onions, 3 cups of water, and the sauce. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if needed.

Add the remaining fish cakes, vegetables, ramen noodles, and a hard-boiled egg to the wok and let it boil for about 4 minutes.

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with green onions.

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