Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles: Indulgent Flavor for Home Cooks
Indulge in Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles, a delightful dish combining rich flavors and satisfying textures for the home cook.
Equipment
- Pot
- Pan
Ingredients
Noodles
- 2 pack frozen udon noodles
Sauce
- 3 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 2 shallots chopped
- 1.5 tablespoon gochujang
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup reserved noodle water
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru
Garnish
- 1 green onion chopped (for garnish)
- grated parmesan cheese
- 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: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
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