Name: Healthy Buldak Carbonara Recipe (10 minutes & high protein)
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp gochujang; 1-2 tsp gochugaru (or sub with chili powder); ¼ tsp garlic powder + onion powder (or 1 clove garlic + 1 tbsp finely chopped onion); 1 tsp sriracha; 1 tsp sweetener or sugar (I use Natvia); 1 tsp chicken stock powder or paste; 2-4 tbsp noodle water (depending on how soupy you like it); ¼ cup 75ml light soy milk ((or any milk of choice)); 20 g light shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella works great); 1 pack dried instant noodles (I like the ramen-style ones but can sub for any noodles); 1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar; Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, green onion, seaweed flakes, or a soft-boiled egg

This Healthy Buldak Carbonara is the ultimate at home comfort food—creamy, spicy, and packed with 19g protein per serve. A healthier take on the viral Samyang carbonara noodles, made without the extra calories or preservatives, and done in under 10 minutes!

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If you’ve ever found yourself craving those dangerously addictive Buldak carbonara noodles at midnight, but then remembered you’re a hot girl with goals, this one’s for you. I present to you: High Protein Buldak Carbonara—a creamy, spicy, slightly unhinged bowl of joy that doesn’t blow your calories out of the water.

This version gives you all the flavour, heat and drama of the original Samyang noodles, but with none of the post-noodle regret. We’re talking:

19g of protein per serve
Lower in calories and fat
No artificial packet sauce needed
Still tastes like a guilty pleasure

Macros for Healthy Buldak Carbonara

Calories: 460

Carbohydrates: 50g

Protein: 19g

Fat: 19g

Ingredients for Healthy Buldak Carbonara

1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Gochujang
1-2 tsp Gochugaru (depending on how spicy you like it) – sub for chilli powder
1/4 tsp onion and garlic powder (can use fresh)
1 tsp sriracha
1 tsp sweetener/sugar- I use Natvia
1 tsp chicken stock powder or paste
2-4 tbsp water (from the boiling noodles)
1/4 cup/75ml light soy milk (or any milk)
20g light shredded cheese
1 packet dried instant noodles (can use any noodles, I prefer using instant noodles)
1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar
Sesame Seeds & Green Onion for Garnish

How to Make Healthy Buldak Carbonara

Cook your noodles per packet instructions, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy water.
Over low-medium heat, cook sauce ingredients till smooth and creamy.
Toss in your cooked noodles and let it all get silky and saucy.
Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, green onions and toppings of your choice.

Healthy Buldak Carbonara Recipe (10 minutes & high protein)

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Prep Time 10

Servings: 1

Course: Main Course

Calories: 460

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp gochujang
1-2 tsp gochugaru or sub with chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder + onion powder or 1 clove garlic + 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tsp sriracha
1 tsp sweetener or sugar I use Natvia
1 tsp chicken stock powder or paste
2-4 tbsp noodle water depending on how soupy you like it
¼ cup 75ml light soy milk (or any milk of choice)
20 g light shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella works great
1 pack dried instant noodles I like the ramen-style ones but can sub for any noodles
1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar
Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, green onion, seaweed flakes, or a soft-boiled egg

Method

Boil your instant noodles according to the packet directions. While they’re cooking, scoop out 2–4 tablespoons of the boiling water and set aside.
In a small non-stick pan or saucepan, combine sesame oil, gochujang, gochugaru, garlic/onion powder, sriracha, sweetener, chicken stock powder, and reserved noodle water. Stir over low heat until it becomes a spicy paste.
Lower the heat and pour in your soy milk and cheese. Stir gently to combine—it should look creamy, slightly pink, and glossy. Add a splash of rice wine vinegar.
Drain your cooked noodles and toss them into the sauce. Mix until every strand is coated in that spicy carbonara goodness.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, or a soft egg if you’re fancy. Serve immediately!