Samyang Buldak Habanero Lime Chicken Ramen is a popular Korean instant ramen dish with a fiercely spicy chicken flavour enhanced by habanero and refreshing lime, offering a unique combination of heat and citrusy freshness – ideal for lovers of bold flavours and spicy dishes.

🌶️ Taste and character

• Flavour: a sharp and intense heat from the habanero chilli, complemented by a subtle citrusy lime aftertaste and the aroma of chicken in a rich broth.

• Texture: springy instant wheat noodles with a thick sauce that clings well to the noodles.

• Profile: ideal for fans of spicy Asian food who want a quick and tasty meal with bold flavours.

🧾 Ingredients and allergens

Main ingredients:

• Noodles: wheat flour, modified tapioca starch, palm oil, wheat gluten, emulsifiers, acidity regulators and other ingredients.

• Soup/sauce: tomato ketchup, water, sugar, monosodium glutamate, artificial chicken flavouring, chilli powder, lime flavouring, chilli oil (habanero), spices and yeast.

• Flakes: dried carrot, cabbage and bok choy.
  Allergens: contains wheat products (gluten) and soya – always check the label before consumption.

📊 Nutritional information (approximate)

(per 100 g of dry product)

• Energy: ~1581–1674 kJ / ~378–400 kcal

• Fat: ~10.4–13.5 g

• – of which saturated: ~4.4–7.0 g

• Carbohydrates: ~61.5–63 g

• – of which sugars: ~5.9–8 g

• Protein: ~8–10.4 g

• Salt: ~3 g (higher content typical of instant noodles)

(Nutritional values vary depending on the specific recipe and may change when prepared with added ingredients.)

🍽️ Preparation

1. Place the noodles in 350–550 ml of boiling water (some recipes recommend more water).

2. Cook for 4–5 minutes or according to the instructions on the packet.

3. Drain the water to taste (e.g. leave a little water in for a thicker sauce).

4. Add the seasoning sachet/sauce and flakes, then stir.

5. Serve hot.

💡 Tip: Add an egg, lime juice, vegetables or grilled meat for a richer flavour and a more nutritious meal.

🌶️ Uses and tips

✔️ A quick hot meal during the day – ready in just a few minutes.
✔️ Great for lovers of spicy ramen and flavours with a tangy hint of lime.
✔️ Also ideal as a base for ramen variations with ingredients such as vegetables, tofu or meat.

💡 Note: Although ‘habanero’ is in the name, the level of heat is often perceived as a balance between classic ‘hot chicken’ and extreme varieties – it isn’t the hottest of all Samyang ramen, but it’s still very spicy.