Description
Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles are the ultimate comfort food meets bold flavor—thick chewy noodles coated in a rich, spicy-sweet Korean-inspired sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s a quick weeknight favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (14–16 oz total) fresh or vacuum-sealed udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed or canola)
- 4 green onions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tablespoons gochujang paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced cucumber, soft-boiled egg, crispy shallots
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 1–2 minutes.
- Add gochujang and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Pour in broth and deglaze pan. Stir in cream, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add cooked noodles to sauce and toss gently to coat. Simmer 1–2 more minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Serve topped with green onion tops, sesame seeds, and optional garnishes.
Notes
Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version or substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option. Adjust gochujang to your preferred heat level. Make the sauce ahead and reheat for quick assembly!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg