Kimchi Udon

If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious udon stir-fry recipe, kimchi udon is for you. This takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and cook, and the sauce is so addictive you’re gonna crave for this every week. Trust me.

For meat substitutes, you can use any protein you like. For the sauce, you can add more or less chilli paste and chilli flakes you like depending how spicy you prefer. As for the garnish, feel free to add whatever toppings you want: sesame seeds, green onions, egg, seaweed, cheese, etc.

ingredients to make kimchi udon (serves 2):

• 2 packs udon (preferably frozen udon)
• 1-2 slices pork belly (or any protein of your choice)
• 1 cup kimchi
• ½ white onion, thinly sliced

~stir-fry sauce:

• ½ tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
• ½ tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 ½ tbsp honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp sesame oil

~garnish:

• toasted sesame seeds
• chopped green onions
• boiled/ fried egg
• seaweed

steps:

1. Prepare all ingredients: Make the stir-fry sauce, chop onions, green onions and pork belly.
2. Boil udon noodles according to packet instructions (minus 1-2 minutes so the noodles are al dente). Drain udon and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok. Add pork belly slices and stir-fry for a few minutes until the pork is fully cooked.
4. Add sliced onions and kimchi. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the onions soften.
5. Add stir-fry sauce and udon noodles. Stir-fry for another minute until everything is well combined.
6. Serve on a plate and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, seaweed and a fried egg. Enjoy!

tips:

1. Use frozen udon. I prefer to use frozen udon as it has a chewier and firmer texture. Whereas the precooked packet udon tends to overcook and get mushy.
2. Prepare all your ingredients in advance. So all you need to do is heat up your pan, get frying and everything will come together in minutes!

check out more QUICK noodle recipes!

• Beef udon stir-fry
• Tomato beef noodle soup
• Scallion oil chicken noodles

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