Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of creamy gochujang udon noodles, a dish that combines the heat of gochujang with the richness of heavy cream in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe brings comfort and excitement to your dinner table. With a garlicky sauce that envelops tender udon noodles, this meal is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visually appealing dish that can impress guests or simply satisfy your cravings at home. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins or vegetables for a delightful twist on this Korean-inspired pasta.
Ingredients
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- 2 packs frozen udon noodles
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1.5 tbsp gochujang
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp gochugaru
- Green onion and parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 0.5 cup noodle water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant.
- Stir in gochujang, followed by heavy cream and reserved noodle water. Add soy sauce and gochugaru, mixing well.
- Simmer until thickened, then toss cooked noodles into the skillet until coated with the sauce.
- Serve topped with green onion and grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 370g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg