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Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles Recipe

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This creamy gochujang udon noodle recipe combines chewy udon noodles with a rich, spicy sauce made from gochujang, butter, garlic, shallots, and heavy cream. Enhanced with soy sauce and gochugaru, it delivers a harmonious balance of heat and creaminess, topped with parmesan cheese, green onions, and an optional egg yolk for extra richness. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful Asian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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Udon Noodles

  • 2 pack frozen udon noodles

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup reserved noodle water
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp gochugaru

Garnish

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

Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the frozen udon noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the noodle 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 unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the gochujang paste and cook for about 30 seconds to release its flavors.
  3. Make Sauce: Slowly pour in the heavy cream and reserved noodle water, stirring to combine. Add soy sauce and gochugaru, then mix well. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
  4. Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan with the creamy gochujang sauce. Toss carefully to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and heat through.
  5. Serve: Transfer the coated noodles to serving bowls. Top each bowl with grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, and, if desired, an egg yolk for added richness. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of gochujang or add more gochugaru.
  • The egg yolk is optional but adds a wonderful creamy texture when mixed in.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with a lighter cream or coconut milk for a dairy-free variation, though this will slightly change the flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shallots and garlic to avoid bitterness.
  • Reserve the noodle water as it helps thicken the sauce and binds it to the noodles perfectly.

Keywords: udon noodles, gochujang, creamy noodles, Korean noodles, spicy udon, quick dinner, comfort food

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