5 from 38 votes
Spicy Gochujang Noodles Recipe
These spicy gochujang noodles feature a sauce made from Korean hot gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and optional garlic. The sauce is tossed with cooked noodles stir-fried with chopped bell pepper and chilies for a spicy, tangy, and savory dish. Sesame seeds and scallions garnish the plate.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
354 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean, American
Ingredients
FOR THE GOCHUJANG SAUCE
- ¼ cup Korean Gochujang I am using hot gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or use sugar, optional
- lime ~1 tablespoon, or more to taste, juice from half lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
FOR THE GOCHUJANG NOODLES
- 8 ounces noodles (use rice, flour, egg, or ramen noodles)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper chopped, large
- 3-4 chili chopped, spicy
- sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes
- lime
- scallion fresh chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the gochujang noodles sauce ingredients and set the sauce aside.
- Boil the noodles in hot water per the packaging directions until done, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set into a lightly oiled bowl.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat and add the chili peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the noodles and stir fry for 1 minute.
- Stir in the spicy noodles sauce and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer to bowls. Garnish and serve.
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Notes
- Thin the gochujang sauce with water if it is too thick to help it coat the noodles evenly.
- Add any favorite stir-fry vegetables to customize the dish.
- Include proteins like shrimp, chicken, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
396mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1287IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
90mg
(100%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1287IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.