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Creamy gochujang udon noodles

Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles for a Cozy Night In

Creamy gochujang udon noodles combine spice and comfort, ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Udon Noodles frozen for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter for sautéing
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 2 medium Chopped Shallots can substitute with onions
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru optional for extra heat
  • 1 large Egg Yolk optional for richness
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, or nutritional yeast as a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Green Onion for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a pot of water, add frozen udon noodles, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic and chopped shallots, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in gochujang and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually add heavy cream and reserved noodle water, whisk to combine.
  4. Add soy sauce and gochugaru, simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Toss udon noodles with the sauce, cook for additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve in bowls, topped with parmesan, green onions, and optional egg yolk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice level by altering gochujang amount. Reserve noodle water for texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

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