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Spicy Gochujang Noodles

Spicy Gochujang Noodles

Viral TikTok spicy gochujang noodles with a sticky sweet heat butter sauce and chewy noodles, ready in 15 minutes flat. Easy Korean dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz udon, ramen, or fresh chow mein noodles
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions for garnish
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. **Boil.** Cook noodles in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. **Bloom.** Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and gochujang. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly toasted.
  3. **Whisk.** Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup pasta water. Whisk until glossy and emulsified.
  4. **Toss.** Add cooked noodles to the pan. Toss to coat, splashing in more pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until silky.
  5. **Finish.** Drizzle with sesame oil and toss again. Top with scallions and sesame seeds.
  6. **Serve.** Plate immediately while the sauce is glossy and the noodles are hot.

Notes

Use udon, ramen, or fresh chow mein noodles for the best chew. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. Critical for sauce emulsification. Toast the gochujang in butter for 30 seconds before adding noodles to deepen the flavor.