Spicy Kimchi Udon
This fiery duo of kimchi and gochujang is enough to make you addicted to these spicy & slurpy 15-minute udon noodles!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 packs udon noodles (save the noodle water)
- 3/4 cup kimchi (with juice)
- 2 tsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 200g extra firm tofu
Garnish
- spring onions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soak udon noodles in hot water and separate them with chopsticks. You can also boil them for a few minutes until they separate.
- Drain and save the excess water. Rinse the noodles with cold water.
- Slice tofu into strips and pan fry in olive oil until crispy.
- In a bowl, combine gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauces, maple syrup and a splash of noodle water.
- Add sesame oil to a pan and add chopped or minced garlic. Saute for a minute and add kimchi with juice. Saute for a few minutes.
- Add udon noodles, the sauce and give it a good stir.
- Transfer to a plate and serve with spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.