Description
These Sweet and Spicy Korean Gochujang Noodles are a flavorful twist on a classic dish. The combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for impressing guests at a dinner party.
Ingredients
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Noodles:
- 8 oz Korean wheat noodles
- Water for boiling
- Salt to taste
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil water with salt and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix Gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a pan, heat vegetable oil and sauté bell peppers and snow peas until tender-crisp.
- Combine: Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the pan with vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less Gochujang.
- Feel free to add protein of your choice like tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
