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Korean Gochujang Noodle Stir Fry

For an easy weeknight dinner, look no further than this easy gochujang noodles stir-fry.  Rice Noodles are tossed with sauteed veggies and a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. A vegan Asian noodles stir-fry that is quick and easy to make. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Korean

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce white rice noodles or other noodles of choice
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup julienne carrots
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup spring onions whites and greens separated, use greens for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
For the sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang paste
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or use tamari for glutenfree
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon corn starch mixed in 3 tablespoons of water

Instructions

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  1. Cook your noodles according to the instructions in the package. While the noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Add in the onion, carrots, and mushrooms, white parts of the green onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well
  2. Cook until the mushrooms are starting to cook to preference. Add in the garlic half way through and continue to cook. Stir occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, measure out the ingredients of the sauce and add everything to the skillet except corn starch mixture and mix well.
  4. Bring the sauce to a boil then add in corn starch mixed in water and let the sauce come to a boil. Then add in your cooked noodles and toss well to coat then take off heat. Taste and adjust salt and flavor to preference then serve and garnish with the green onions.
  5. If you don't have gochujang, you can also use gochugaru dried flakes along with an Asian chili garlic sauce , or you can just use Sambal oelek chili garlic sauce instead of the gochujang

Notes

  • Gochujang varies in heat based on brands. Depending on the brand and your preference you can use upto 2 tablespoons.
  • for variation add in some kimchi with the sauces or some gochugaru pepper flakes towards the end. Serve with some baked tofu to make into a hearty meal 
  • Feel free to use any type of rice noodles such as pad thai, stir-fry, vermicelli, straight cut, etc. If you aren’t a fan of rice noodles or don’t have any on hand, you can also use spaghetti or linguine instead.
  • If you don't have gochujang, you can also use gochugaru dried flakes along with an Asian chili garlic sauce or you can just use Sambal olek chili garlic sauce instead of the gochujang

Nutrition Information

Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 98g (33%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 752mg (31%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 5488IU (110%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 98g 33%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 752mg 31%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 5488IU 110%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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