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Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles

Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles

Creamy gochujang udon noodles are a fusion of bold and spicy flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Sauce

  • 2 pack frozen udon noodles
  • 3 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoon gochujang
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup reserved noodle water
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru
  • 1 green onion chopped (for garnish)
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • egg yolk optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook frozen udon noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve ½ cup of noodle water and set it aside. Drain the noodles, rinse under cold water, and set them aside.
  • In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant. Add gochujang and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream and reserved noodle water, then add soy sauce and gochugaru. Mix and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
  • Add the cooked udon to the pan, toss to coat them evenly in creamy gochujang sauce.
  • Transfer the noodles to a bowl. Top with grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, and an egg yolk. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and is satisfying and addicting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles, dinner, easy recipe, noodles, spicy, udon
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