Kimchi Fried Noodles

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Serves

2

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped (plus saved juice)
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (medium spice level)
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 lb udon noodle (follow package instructions for preparation)
  • 2 cups mushrooms (preferably shimeji or shiitake)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • green onion, finely sliced (optional)
  • cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • Kosher salt

Created By

Kimi Abdullah

Directions

  1. Melt half of the butter in a large sauté pan.
  2. Add kimchi and gochujang, cooking until kimchi is soft and beginning to caramelize.
  3. Add broth and reserved kimchi juice to pan and let simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add mushrooms and noodles to sauce with remaining butter.
  5. Cook, tossing often, until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles. If necessary, season with salt.
  6. Garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds.

Created By

Kimi Abdullah