Kimchi Udon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Kimchi Udon
Description
The Kimchi Udon recipe features udon noodles tossed with pork cooked until partially browned, followed by the addition of sliced onions and kimchi. The kombination of kimchi juice, Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), chili paste (gochujang), soy sauce, and a touch of sugar creates a complex sauce that coats the ingredients with a spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavor profile. The ingredients sautéed together allow the flavors to meld while maintaining texture contrast between the soft noodles and tender pork.
This dish delivers a satisfying mouthfeel with chewy noodles against the tender pork and softened onions and kimchi. The final drizzle of sesame oil adds a subtle nuttiness that complements the heat and acidity.
Kimchi Udon can be enjoyed on its own or topped with a fried egg for added richness. It serves well as a quick, hearty meal with a balance of protein, vegetables, and noodles.
Ingredients
- 450 grams udon noodles
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 300 grams pork pork shoulder, pork belly, ground pork, or bacon, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 2 tbsp kimchi juice
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- ½ tbsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook the udon according to the direction on the packaging, drain, and set aside until ready to use.
- In a large skillet, heat up oil over medium heat, before adding the pork with a pinch of salt.
- Saute until the a bit more than half way browned before adding the sliced onions. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the kimchi.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes before adding the kimchi juice, gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar. Continue to saute until everything is well combined.
- Add around 3 tablespoons of water to the skillet and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked udon to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Finish off with a drizzle of sesame oil and serve as is or with a fried egg.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1338mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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