Spicy Gochujang Noodles | 10-minute recipe
These fast and easy spicy gochujang noodles are packed full of bold flavors and the perfect balance of spice! Their creamy sauce and sweet undertones are sure to make this recipe a hit and satisfy all your spicy food cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 white onion peeled and sliced
- 2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame oil +more for the onion
- sea salt
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce I use regular but you can also use dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 brick *uncooked ramen noodles
- sesame seeds for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat roughly 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat add the sliced onion, season with salt, and cook stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized and crispy.
- Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- While the onions are cooking, bring a saucepan of water over medium heat to a boil and cook the Raman according to package instructions.
- Once the noodles are cooked, remove them from the water and set aside.
- Drain the water from the saucepan, and place it back on the heat. Add the Sesame oil and garlic, and cook stirring often until fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Turn your lid up to high and bring your sauce to a boil, allow the sauce to boil rapidly whisking constantly until it beings to thicken, 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the cooked noodles, and toss until the noodles are completely coated in the sauce.
- Transfer the noodles to a small bowl, and top with the crispy onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*you can also use rice noodles angel hair or spaghetti noodles, fresh udon noodles, or your favorite Asian noodles. You can also use zucchini noodles
Any leftover noodles can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
You can also top your finished noodles with green onions, cheese, avocado, and more crushed red pepper. That is how I like to eat them when I am feeling more ''fancy''.
You can also use this sauce to top chicken, sticky rice, sushi, and more!
If you are looking to give these noodles a little more substance or maybe you are just feeling a little extra, here are great and fun things to try adding to this recipe.
- browned ground pork or beef
- snap peas
- bell peppers
- baby bok choy
- a fried egg or soft-boiled egg
- spring onions
- chili oil
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