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A bowl of glossy Sesame Gochujang Noodles topped with green onions and sesame seeds
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Quick Sesame Gochujang Noodles

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g dried wheat noodles or ramen
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
  • While the noodles cook, whisk together the Gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Drain the noodles, reserving approximately 30ml of the starchy cooking water.
  • Transfer the hot noodles and the reserved cooking water to the bowl with the gochujang mixture.
  • Toss the noodles vigorously with the sauce until every strand is evenly coated and the sauce reaches a glossy consistency.
  • Divide into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.