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Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles

Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles for Quick Spicy Comfort

Delight in Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles, a quick vegetarian dish for spicy comfort.
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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
  • 1 pack Frozen Udon Noodles Fresh udon can be used if available.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with vegetable oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 medium Chopped Shallots Yellow or white onion can be used.
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang Signature kick.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for non-dairy option.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari is a good gluten-free substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru Optional for additional heat.
For Serving
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onion Fresh cilantro or parsley can be used.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • non-stick skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of water. Add frozen udon noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced shallot, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons of gochujang, cook for 30 seconds. Gradually add ½ cup of heavy cream and reserved noodle water. Mix in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and optionally a pinch of gochugaru. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add cooked udon noodles to the skillet and toss in the creamy sauce until well coated. Adjust thickness with reserved noodle water if needed.
  5. Plate the noodles, top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently and avoid leaving cooked noodles out for more than 2 hours.

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