Description
A comforting bowl of creamy gochujang udon noodles, blending Japanese and Korean flavors into a delicious fusion dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs frozen udon noodles
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved noodle water
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg yolk (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the frozen udon noodles according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of noodle water, then drain and rinse the noodles.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots, sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in gochujang and cook for about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in heavy cream and reserved noodle water, add soy sauce and gochugaru. Mix well and let simmer until thickened.
- Toss the cooked udon noodles into the pan, coating them evenly in the sauce.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with grated parmesan, chopped green onion, and an optional egg yolk. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein boost. Adjust gochugaru for spice level. Enjoy with crispy fried tofu or pickled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: udon, gochujang, creamy noodles, fusion dish, spicy noodles