Description
These spicy Korean noodles are packed with bold flavor and chewy texture, tossed in a gochujang-based sauce with garlic, soy, sesame, and lime. Quick to make and easily customizable with veggies or protein, it’s a satisfying dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (ramen, udon, or egg noodles)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 3–4 red chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- Juice of ½ lime (about 1 tbsp)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (garnish)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and chilies, sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cooked noodles and sauce to the pan. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce gochujang and omit chilies.
- Great with added protein: try tofu, chicken, shrimp, or a fried egg.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari to make the dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: undefined
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: undefined
