Samyang Buldak Carbonara, a creamy and spicy sauce, combines the legendary Korean heat of Buldak with a delicate, cheesy and savoury flavour profile inspired by carbonara. It is a versatile sauce suitable for preparing pasta, rice, noodles and meat, or as a dip or seasoning for various dishes.

🌶️ Taste and character

• Flavour: a spicy ‘hot chicken’ base with creamy, cheesy carbonara notes – a distinctive yet balanced combination of fiery chilli flavour and creamy texture.

• Aroma: medium to strong heat with a rich umami component provided by chilli extracts, garlic and soya sauce.

• Uses: ideal for seasoning noodles, pasta, rice, meat or vegetable dishes, dips or marinades.

🧾 Ingredients and allergens

Main ingredients: water, milk powder, maize syrup, soya sauce (containing wheat), artificial chicken flavouring, soya oil, garlic, onion, chilli extract, paprika extract, green tea-flavoured oil, cheese sauce.

Allergens: contains milk, soya, wheat and nuts; manufactured in a facility that may also process other allergens (e.g. celery, sesame).

📊 Nutritional information (approximate per 100 g)

• Energy: ~333 kcal / 1394 kJ

• Fat: ~16.7 g (of which saturated ~8.3 g)

• Carbohydrates: ~33.3 g (of which sugars ~33.3 g)

• Protein: ~5 g

• Salt: ~3.4 g
  👉 Values may vary slightly depending on the production batch; figures are approximate.

🍽️ Uses and tips

✔️ Noodles & pasta: add the sauce to cooked pasta or ramen – a quick and tasty carbonara variation with a fiery twist.
✔️ Rice & stir-fry: toss with rice or vegetables in a frying pan for an intense flavour.
✔️ Dip & marinade: you can also use it as a dip for meat or to marinate chicken or vegetables for the barbecue.

💡 Tip: After adding it to hot dishes, balance the flavour with a little Parmesan or fresh herbs – you’ll get an even richer and more harmonious sauce.

📦 Packaging and storage

• Weight: 200 g – the ideal size for home cooking.

• Store: in a cool, dry place, away from direct light; once opened, it is recommended to keep it in the fridge and use it within a few days.

• Origin: South Korea – from the renowned manufacturer Samyang Foods.

✨ Benefits

✔️ A unique combination of spicy Buldak flavour with creamy carbonara – an original twist on a classic sauce.
✔️ Easy to use – suitable for both quick meals and enhancing recipes.
✔️ Versatile ingredient – great with noodles, pasta, rice and meat.
✔️ Authentic Korean product from a popular brand.