Description
Creamy gochujang udon noodles are a quick and delicious dish that combines the chewy texture of udon noodles with a rich, spicy sauce made from gochujang, butter, garlic, and cream. This Korean-inspired meal is perfect for busy weeknights or any time you crave comfort food with a kick. In just 20 minutes, you can create a satisfying bowl that will impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 0.5 cup reserved noodle water
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp gochugaru
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Reserve 0.5 cup noodle water before draining.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic and chopped shallots until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Stir in gochujang and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Slowly add heavy cream and reserved noodle water to the pan, then mix in soy sauce and gochugaru. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss cooked udon noodles in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, and optional egg yolk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg