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Gochujang Buttered Noodles
Try these fantastic gochujang buttered noodles. It's a delightful fusion of both Eastern and Western flavors, all on one plate. The perfect blend of savory flavor, mild heat, and a touch of sweetness that everyone will love.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean , American
Ingredients
- 11 ounces approx. 300 grams noodles or long pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste
- 1 teaspoon Gochugaru Korean chili flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Get all the necessary ingredients ready.
- Heat a large pot of salted water until it boils. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Reserve some of the noodles cooking water before draining, as you'll need it in the sauce later.
- In a pan, heat butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add gochujang paste, gochugaru (if using), and honey to the pan. Stir for a couple of seconds. Add a splash of reserved cooking water and stir to form a sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust it to suit your preferences.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss to coat in the sauce evenly. If the noodles seem dry, you can add a bit more noodle-cooking water.
- Turn off the heat. Add freshly squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro. Toss to combine.
- Top with preferred toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The noodles shouldn't be too firm or undercooked, as they will soak up the liquid and dry out quickly.
- Feel free to tweak the spice, sweetness, and savory aspects of the sauce to match your taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
96mg
(4%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.