Description
Delicious and creamy gochujang udon noodles offering a spicy twist to a classic dish, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 packs frozen udon noodles
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp gochujang
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved noodle water
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Egg yolk (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook frozen udon noodles according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of noodle water and set it aside. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set them aside.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the gochujang and cook for about 30 seconds to enhance its flavor.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and reserved noodle water. Then add soy sauce and gochugaru. Mix everything together and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan and toss them well to coat them evenly in the creamy gochujang sauce.
- Transfer the noodles to a bowl. Top with grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, and an optional egg yolk for extra richness. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra nutrition, consider adding proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of gochujang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: udon noodles, gochujang, creamy pasta, korean cuisine, quick meals