Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Seoul with these mouthwatering Korean Style Spicy Noodles. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that promises to tantalize your senses with its perfect balance of heat, umami, and incredible depth of flavor. Whether you're a spice lover or just looking to expand your cooking repertoire, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Korean
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- noodles
- gochujang
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- vegetable oil
- scallions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by finely mincing garlic, grating fresh ginger, and thinly slicing scallions.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, typically 3-4 minutes.
- While noodles are cooking, create the sauce by mixing gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Drain the cooked noodles, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water to help sauce adhere.
- Transfer noodles to the hot skillet and pour the prepared gochujang sauce over them, tossing quickly to ensure even coating.
- If sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and ensure noodles are fully heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the spicy sauce.
Tips
- Choose the right noodles: Opt for fresh or high-quality dried noodles like udon, ramen, or Korean wheat noodles for the most authentic texture.
- Control the heat: Adjust the amount of gochujang to match your spice tolerance. Start with less and add more if needed.
- Don't overcook the noodles: Al dente is key! Slightly undercooked noodles will continue to cook when mixed with the hot sauce.
- Reserve pasta water: This starchy liquid is your secret weapon for creating a silky, clingy sauce that coats every strand of noodle.
- Use fresh aromatics: Freshly minced garlic and grated ginger make a world of difference in flavor compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Toast your sesame seeds: Take an extra minute to lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and aroma.
- Serve immediately: These noodles are best enjoyed piping hot, so have your serving plates ready before the final cooking step.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
