Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish, this Kimchi Udon with Scallions recipe combines chewy udon noodles with the tangy heat of kimchi and gochujang. Topped with scallions and sesame seeds, it’s a quick and easy way to enjoy Korean-inspired flavors at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Udon Noodles:
- 2 servings fresh or frozen udon noodles
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup well-fermented kimchi, chopped
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup kimchi juice (from the jar)
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional fried egg or tofu for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Udon Noodles: Prepare udon noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and white parts of scallions until fragrant.
- Add Kimchi: Add chopped kimchi, cook to caramelize.
- Make Sauce: Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, kimchi juice, and water. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Toss Noodles: Add cooked udon noodles to the skillet, toss to coat in sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Cook until heated through, top with green scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with optional egg or tofu.
Notes
- Use well-fermented kimchi for optimal flavor.
- Adjust spice level by varying gochujang quantity.
- Enhance with mushrooms, spinach, or cabbage for added veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
