Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with this quick and easy Kimchi Udon with Scallions recipe. Perfect for a satisfying meal that’s bursting with umami and just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Kimchi Udon:
- 2 servings of fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 1 cup chopped kimchi (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 scallions thinly sliced (separate white and green parts)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 large egg (optional)
- toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Udon Noodles: Prepare udon noodles according to package instructions.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté white parts of scallions and garlic in vegetable oil.
- Add Kimchi: Cook chopped kimchi until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in kimchi juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Cook: Toss in cooked udon noodles, ensuring they are well coated in the sauce.
- Add Egg (Optional): Optionally scramble an egg and mix into the noodles.
- Serve: Garnish with green scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can add tofu, shrimp, or pork belly for added protein.
- Adjust spice levels with gochujang or more red pepper flakes.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetarian kimchi and omit the egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
