10-Minute Gochujang Noodles 🔥 (The VIRAL Korean spicy noodles!)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Mild Korean chili paste)
• 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce (Regular low‑sodium soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon White Vinegar (Distilled white vinegar)
• 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar (Regular white sugar)
• 1 tablespoon Water (Room temperature)
• 120 grams Dried Wheat Noodles (Wide Taiwanese‑style sliced wheat noodles (or Korean somyun))
• 2 cloves Garlic (Finely minced)
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Mild Korean red pepper flakes)
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Neutral oil for hot‑oil drizzle)
• 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil (Toasted sesame oil, added at the end)
• 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds (Toasted)

Instructions

1. Make the Gochujang Sauce

   In a small bowl combine 3 Tbsp gochujang, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp white vinegar, 2 tsp sugar and 1 Tbsp water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Noodles

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 120 g dried wheat noodles and cook according to the package directions until al dente, usually 8–10 minutes. Drain in a strainer.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

3. Prepare Aromatics

   Finely mince 2 garlic cloves and set aside. Measure 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes).

   Time: PT2M

4. Heat the Oil

   In the same pot used for noodles, add 3 Tbsp vegetable oil and heat over medium‑high until small bubbles form around a wooden chopstick (about 1–2 minutes).

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Combine Noodles, Sauce, and Aromatics

   Return the drained noodles to the pot. Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the noodles, add the minced garlic and gochugaru, then immediately drizzle the hot oil over everything. Toss quickly to coat.

   Time: PT2M

6. Finish with Sesame

   Drizzle 2 tsp toasted sesame oil over the noodles, toss again, then sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds.

   Time: PT1M

7. Serve

   Transfer the noodles to a serving bowl. Optional: top with sliced cucumber, a soft‑boiled egg, or extra sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

485

Protein

14 g

Carbohydrates

80 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

3 g