Gochujang Noodles

5 from 1 vote

These gochujang noodles are easy to make and packed with spicy deliciousness! Made with tender udon noodles and stir-fried veggies, this scrumptious meal is intensely flavorful and can be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Entree, Main

Cuisine: American, korean

Servings:

Calories: 445kcal

Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

26 ounces frozen udon noodles (three servings, see Note 1)

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons gochujang, plus up to 2 additional tablespoons, to taste
3 tablespoons organic brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

For the Stir-Fry

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 medium broccoli crown, broken into florets
1 medium red bell pepper, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, white and green parts separated and chopped
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the udon noodles according to the package directions, then drain them into a colander when they're done.
While the noodles cook, stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste-test the mixture and adjust any seasonings to your liking (Note 2).
Coat the bottom of a large wok or skillet with the oil and place it over medium-high heat. Give the pan a minute to heat up, then add the broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 2 minutes, until they become tender-crisp and brighten in color a bit.
Push the veggies to the side and add the minced garlic and white parts of the scallions to the wok or skillet. Sauté the aromatics for about 30 seconds, until they become very fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the noodles to the wok or skillet and then carefully pour the sauce over them. Stir-fry the mixture for about a minute, until the sauce thickens a bit and coats the noodles and vegetables.
Remove the wok or skillet from heat. Sprinkle the noodles with the green parts of your scallions and the sesame seeds.
Divide onto plates and serve.

Notes

Frozen udon noodles are usually sold in single serve pouches, with each pouch having between 7 and 9 ounces. Use three servings, even if the total weight is off by a couple of ounces.
If you're not sure how much gochujang to use, start with two tablespoons and add from there. You may also want to add some extra soy sauce if you stick with a smaller amount of gochujang.

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