Korean Gochujang Noodles

These spicy noodles have a nice kick from gochujang, and they're alive with flavor thanks to soy, sesame, lime juice, and peanut butter. Easy, vegetarian, healthy, and ready in minutes.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword gochujang, rice noodles, spicy noodles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 340kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

16 ounces noodles of choice including ramen and rice noodles, I used thin spaghetti
1 cup chicken broth vegetable broth, or water, plus more if needed
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons gochujang paste
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Juice of one lime about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil plus more for serving if desired
3/4 cup frozen peas kept frozen until ready to use
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toasted sesame seeds for serving optional
Chopped fresh cilantro for serving optional

Instructions

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, gochujang paste, peanut butter, lime juice, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
When the noodles have finished cooking, add them to the sauce with the peas. Stir to coat and cook for 1 minute to heat through. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Drizzle with sesame oil if desired, garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro (if using), and serve.

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