Making Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles with @hermanathome

Ingredients

• 200 g Udon Noodles (dry thick udon noodles)
• 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced (about 1 tsp))
• 2 Shallots (thinly sliced (about 2 tbsp))
• 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean fermented red‑pepper paste)
• ½ cup Heavy Cream (35% milkfat)
• 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• ¼ cup Noodle Cooking Water (reserved from boiling noodles)
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 Green Onions (sliced for garnish)

Instructions

1. Boil the Udon Noodles

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add the udon noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 3–4 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

2. Reserve Cooking Water and Drain

   Before draining, scoop out ¼ cup of the noodle cooking water and set aside. Then pour the noodles into a colander to drain.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sauté Garlic and Shallots

   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots, sauté until fragrant and the shallots become translucent, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Incorporate Gochujang

   Stir in the gochujang and cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to bloom.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add Cream, Soy Sauce, and Reserved Water

   Pour in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and the reserved noodle water. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Thicken the Sauce

   Let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, until it coats the back of a spoon and thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Combine Noodles with Sauce

   Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet, toss to coat evenly, and heat through for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

8. Finish and Serve

   Transfer the noodles to serving bowls, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and sliced green onions.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

515

Protein

16 g

Carbohydrates

57 g

Fat

57 g

Fiber

2 g