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Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles Recipe

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Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles is a flavorful and comforting Korean-inspired dish featuring tender udon noodles coated in a rich, spicy, and creamy gochujang sauce, garnished with green onions, parmesan cheese, and an optional egg yolk for extra richness. This recipe balances the heat of gochujang with smooth heavy cream for a unique and satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Udon Noodles

  • 2 pack frozen udon noodles

Sauce & Seasoning

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 ½ tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup reserved noodle water
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)

Garnish

  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
  • Egg yolk (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the frozen udon noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, sautéing until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add gochujang: Stir in the gochujang and cook for about 30 seconds to release its flavor.
  4. Make the sauce: Slowly pour in the heavy cream and reserved noodle water while stirring. Add soy sauce and gochugaru, mix well, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Toss noodles in sauce: Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan and toss well to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy gochujang sauce.
  6. Serve and garnish: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls. Top with grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, and an optional egg yolk for richness. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, spicy udon noodles.

Notes

  • Reserving noodle water adds starch to the sauce, helping it thicken and cling to the noodles.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the gochujang or gochugaru quantities.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and omit the parmesan and egg yolk.
  • Adding an egg yolk enriches the sauce but can be skipped if you prefer.
  • Use fresh garlic and shallots for the best flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the noodles during boiling to maintain their chewy texture.

Keywords: gochujang udon noodles, creamy udon recipe, Korean noodles, spicy creamy noodles, easy udon dish

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