Lager Spicy Butter Ramyun combines the bold flavors of Mexico and Korea in a rich, smoky, buttery noodle dish. A splash of lager beer adds depth to the sauce, while chipotle peppers bring a smoky kick and lemon zest adds a refreshing citrusy finish. Served with grilled chicken skewers, this flavorful combination took home the grand prize at the 2026 Gumi Ramyun Festival's Global Ramyun Challenge.
Try this recipe by Borrecito, a Mexican cook and content creator whose real name is Jesus Manuel Ponce Ruiz.
Main ingredients (noodles):
- 1 pack of Shin Ramyun
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/4 piece onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Shin Ramyun seasoning
- 300 ml lager beer
- 70 g unsalted butter
- Lemon zest
Main ingredients (skewers):
- 1 bamboo stick
- Boneless chicken thigh
- 1/2 Shin Ramyun seasoning
- Chipotle paste
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Agave syrup
Instructions
Step 1: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced garlic, and saute until fragrant.
Step 2: Add the chipotle paste and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
Step 3: Pour in the lager and bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Add half of the Shin Ramyun seasoning powder, the dried vegetable flakes and the noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender.
Step 5: Meanwhile, season the chicken skewers with the remaining Shin Ramyun seasoning powder and grill over an open flame.
Step 6: In a separate bowl, mix chipotle paste, soy sauce, agave syrup, rice vinegar and sesame oil to make the sauce for the skewers.
Step 7: Brush the sauce over the grilled chicken skewers as they cook.
Step 8: Once the noodles are cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the cold, unsalted butter until melted and the noodles are evenly coated.
Step 9: Finely grate lemon zest over the noodles and finish with your choice of garnish. Serve alongside the grilled chicken skewers.
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