Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
Delight in these Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles, a quick and indulgent dish bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- pot
- Pan
Ingredients
Noodles and Sauce
- 2 pack frozen udon noodles
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 2 unit shallots, chopped
- 1.5 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup reserved noodle water
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
- 1 unit green onion, chopped for garnish
- grated parmesan cheese to taste
- 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!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg
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