Description

A smoky, spicy homemade ramen recipe cooked on a grill or smoker for enhanced flavor, featuring a rich broth, soft-boiled eggs, and customizable toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
2–3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (low-sodium)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
8 eggs (2 per person)
4 stalks green onions, sliced
Protein of choice (thinly sliced beef, chicken thighs, or tofu)
Vegetables (shiitake or button mushrooms, spinach, corn kernels, bean sprouts)
Optional: pickled ginger, nori sheets, sesame seeds, extra chili oil

Instructions

Prep ingredients: Slice green onions, mince garlic, grate ginger, and soft-boil eggs for 6.5 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath and peel.
Set up grill for indirect heat: For charcoal, pile coals on one side; for gas, turn on only one or two burners. Aim for 350°F (175°C).
Build broth base: In a heat-proof bowl or Dutch oven, whisk together broth, gochujang, chili crisp, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar.
Smoke the broth: Place the broth mixture on the cool side of the grill (indirect heat). Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook noodles: While broth smokes, boil ramen noodles in a large pot according to package directions (2-5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water; toss with a little sesame oil.
Cook protein and veggies: Sear beef or cook chicken/tofu on the hot side of the grill or in a pan. Sauté vegetables separately.
Assemble bowls: Divide noodles among serving bowls. Ladle hot, smoky broth over noodles. Top with eggs, protein, vegetables, and green onions.
Serve immediately while hot and fresh.

Notes

Keep the broth at a gentle simmer to avoid cloudiness. Use fresh noodles for best texture. Store broth and noodles separately for leftovers. Use mild wood chips like apple or cherry for smoking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sodium: 900
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25

Keywords: ramen, spicy ramen, homemade ramen, grill recipes, smoker recipes, comfort food, gochujang, spicy soup, outdoor cooking