Kimchi Udon Noodles
Chewy udon noodles stir-fried with tangy kimchi, onion, gochujang, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the gochujang, soy sauce, kimchi brine, sugar, and water together until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
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Step 2
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Loosen the udon in the boiling water until just tender, then drain thoroughly.
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Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the white parts of the green onion, then cook until softened.
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Step 4
Add the garlic and stir until fragrant.
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Step 5
Add the kimchi and cook over medium heat until softened and lightly caramelized at the edges.
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Step 6
Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened.
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Step 7
Add the drained udon and toss until evenly coated and heated through.
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Step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss with the toasted sesame oil, then finish with the green parts of the green onion and the sesame seeds.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Keep kimchi refrigerated before use. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, consume within 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Risk factors
- Hot oil may spit when moist kimchi is added.
- Cooked noodles and leftovers require timely refrigeration.