Spicy Peanut Gochujang Udon Noodles – Quick and Flavorful One-Bowl Meal
This pasta recipe was extracted from a TikTok cooking video and organized into 9 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients list
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Pasta
1 serving udon (preferably fresh frozen for chewier texture)
Condiments
1.5 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon gochujang paste
1 teaspoon soy sauce
0.5 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Others
2-3 tablespoons hot water (use cooking water if using frozen udon)
green onion, green, thinly sliced
toasted sesame seeds
Cooking steps
Peanut Gochujang Udon Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
- In your serving bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, 1 tablespoon gochujang paste, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 0.5 teaspoon rice vinegar.
Step 2: Cook the Udon Noodles
- Cook 1 serving of udon noodles according to package directions.
- If using frozen udon, reserve some cooking water at the end.
- If using shelf-stable udon, boil water separately as its cooking water may have an off flavor.
Step 3: Combine Sauce and Noodles
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of hot water (or reserved cooking water) to the sauce mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Add the cooked udon noodles and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil to the sauce.
- Stir well to coat the noodles evenly.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
- Top with thinly sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
- Enjoy your quick, flavorful peanut gochujang udon!
This meal takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and serves 1.
