Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful dish with these Korean Gochujang Noodles, featuring your choice of noodles stir-fried with fresh vegetables and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. Perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) of your favorite noodles (udon or soba recommended)
- 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (for a vegan option)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Optional: protein of your choice (tofu, chicken, or shrimp)
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of water. Once it’s at a rolling boil, add the noodles. Cook according to the package instructions until they are al dente (about 5-7 minutes for udon or soba noodles).
- Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Set the noodles aside while you prepare the sauce and vegetables.
- In a small bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well until you have a smooth sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or saltiness according to your preference. Add more gochujang for extra heat if desired.
- While the noodles are cooking, wash and chop your mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- If adding protein, prepare it now: cut tofu into cubes and pat dry, or clean and cut chicken or shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the protein (if using) and cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes for chicken or shrimp, 8-10 minutes for tofu). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Return the protein to the skillet (if using) and pour in the gochujang sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss gently to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and taste the noodles, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
- Plate the noodles in bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Optional: top with a fried egg or sliced avocado for extra flair.
- Enjoy your delicious Korean gochujang noodles!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- For a vegan option, use tofu and maple syrup.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of gochujang used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes