Spicy Korean Gochujang Noodles
by: claire cary
These spicy Korean Gochujang noodles are so easy to make, saucy, spicy yet sweet and perfect for a simple 30 minute dinner! Served with ground meat of choice such as beef, turkey or chicken for a simple and protein packed recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken
- 12 ounces rice noodles or noodles of choice
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less as desired for spice
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Toss with 2 tablespoons of butter after cooking and let melt.
- Add the ground meat to a large skillet and saute until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients in a bowl and set aside. There may be some chunks of coconut cream, but it will melt once combined with the noodles.
- When the noodles are done, drain and rinse and add back to the pot. Add in about half of the sauce and toss to combine.
- Add in the ground meat and the rest of the sauce. Toss until well coated and let the flavors combine over low heat for a few minutes.
- Serve with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro and/or red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
The coconut cream is optional, you can easily do without, but it does add a nice richness to the sauce that I love.
Serving: 1 bowl / Calories: 509kcal / Carbohydrates: 67g / Protein: 25g / Fat: 16g / Saturated Fat: 6g / Fiber: 2g / Sugar: 11g
