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Creamy Kimchi Udon Noodles (20 Minute Recipe)

Kimchi udon noodles will fill your belly with comfort and delight. This 20 minute recipe requires just 9 ingredients and is incredibly easy to prepare.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean , American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter 28 g
  • 1 ½ cups chopped kimchi 250 g
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru can sub crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup vegetable broth 120 mL
  • ½ lb dried udon noodles* 230 g
  • 2 Tbsp Tahini can sub 2 Tbsp butter, 28 g
  • 3 large egg yolks whisked
  • salt to taste
  • Garnish: green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan or pot over medium/high heat. Add kimchi and cook until caramelized and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and cook, uncovered, until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  2. Udon: Meanwhile, cook udon noodles according to the instructions on the package.
  3. Combine: Drain udon and add them to the pan with the sauce, along with the tahini. Toss to coat and slightly cool the noodles, then add the whisked egg yolks**, tossing quickly with the noodles.
  4. Serve: Season with salt and serve, optionally topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • *Can sub ¾ lb fresh or frozen udon noodles.
  • **Alternatively, portion the sauced noodles into serving bowls, then top each with an egg yolk so eaters can stir it together themselves!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 54.8g (18%) Protein 16.3g (33%) Fat 19.9g (31%) Saturated Fat 7.3g (37%) Cholesterol 230mg (77%) Sodium 1279mg (53%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 5.1g (20%) Sugar 7.2g (14%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 456kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 54.8g 18%
Protein 16.3g 33%
Fat 19.9g 31%
Saturated Fat 7.3g 37%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 1279mg 53%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Sugar 7.2g 14%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.