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Close-up of steaming udon noodles in a glossy red gochujang sauce, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and thin slices of jalapeño, served in a rustic ceramic bowl with chopsticks resting on the rim, on a light wooden tabletop with soft natural daylight and gentle shadows.

Spicy Gochujang Udon Noodles

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Quick, spicy, and deeply flavorful, this gochujang udon recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and requires minimal ingredients for maximum impact.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz dried udon noodles
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for vegan)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sliced jalapeño (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil udon noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and water.
  3. Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the gochujang sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Add cooked noodles and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and jalapeño.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add cubed tofu or sliced chicken.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less gochujang.
  • Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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