Barbecue ramen is a dish of ramen noodles that combines the flavor of traditional barbecue sauce with ramen noodles.
Barbecue ramen which is a fusion dish often features savory broth that is infused with barbecue sauce, smoky meats such as brisket or chicken and even BBQ garnishes alongside of the ramen noodles.
Various versions of barbecue ramen exist, which include quick, instant noodle based recipes, to more elaborate, restaurant style bowls of barbecue ramen, with slow smoked meats as well as sophisticated broths.
You can also just cook your ramen noodles just you normally would and then pour some barbecue sauce over the ramen noodles to make them more tasty.
For barbecue ramen with barbecue infused broth, instead of a traditional dashi or tonkotsu broth, the liquid is flavored with barbecue sauce, stock or even a combination of both to impart a smoky, tangy and sweet flavor profile.
For barbecue ramen with smoky meats, the ramen is often topped with a protein that has been grilled, smoked or slow cooked in a barbecue style, like brisket, "burnt ends," pulled pork or even marinated chicken.
And standard ramen noodles are used by might be prepared in a way which complements the rich broth and meat.
And common toppings include pickled carrots and jalapenos, cilantro, scallions, and sometimes toasted sesame oil, adding freshness and acidity to balance out the dish.
And instant ramen noodle fusion with barbecue is a fast and easy method, that involves cooking instant ramen and incorporating store bought barbecue sauce and stock into the broth.