Description
Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles are a delicious and satisfying fusion dish that combines the bold flavors of garlicky gochujang with rich cream, all enveloping chewy udon noodles. This quick and easy recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners.
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
- Green onion for garnish
- Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the frozen udon noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of noodle water before draining.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add garlic and shallots; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the gochujang for about 30 seconds before adding heavy cream and reserved noodle water.
- Mix in soy sauce and gochugaru; let the sauce simmer until thickened.
- Toss cooked udon noodles into the sauce until well coated. Serve hot topped with green onions and optional egg yolk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg