Gochujang Butter Noodles

Gochujang butter noodles is a Korean-inspired dish. Gochujang is a fermented chili paste, used in Korean cuisine for its depth of flavor and spicy kick, serving as the foundation for the dish's distinctive taste. Rich, complex, and irresistibly spicy, gochujang infuses the noodles with a depth of flavor that is both bold and comforting.

Butter is the second main ingredient, which lends a luscious creaminess and velvety texture to the noodles. As it melts into the sauce, the butter adds a richness that perfectly balances the heat of the gochujang, making each bite rich and indulgent.

The sauce is created by sautéing garlic and scallion whites in butter until fragrant. Next, the Gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness are added to the pan. This mixture is cooked until forms a rich thick sauce. The chewy noodles are thrown in along with another slab of butter and mixed until everything is evenly coated.

A perfectly fried egg with a creamy runny yolk takes this dish to the next level. Finish it off with a spritz of lime juice and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for freshness and crunch. Gochujang butter noodles pair deliciously with a crisp, refreshing side salad or pickled vegetables to balance out the richness of the dish.

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Author: Erika Barnett

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Gochujang Butter Noddles

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Gochujang butter noodles is a Korean-inspired dish consisting of chewy noodles tossed in a rich and savory sauce made from butter, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from honey. A spritz of lime juice and a runny egg completes the dish, creating a deliciously comforting and satisfying meal with a perfect balance of flavors.

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Ingredients

• 1 package of ramen or stir fry noodles
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• ½ tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 fried egg
• lime wedge
• sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions.
2. While the noodles cook, in a skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the garlic and scallion whites. Cook until they become fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4. Transfer the noodles to the saucepan and add the remaining butter. Stir vigorously until the noodles are evenly coated in sauce.
5. Serve with a spritz of lime juice, a fried egg, scallion greens, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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