Healthy Buldak Carbonara Recipe (10 minutes & high protein)

Healthy Buldak Carbonara Recipe (10 minutes & high protein)

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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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!