Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles

by Christian Ou on Dec 11, 2024 (updated Feb 18, 2025)

Creamy gochujang udon noodles are the perfect fusion of bold and spicy flavors. Chewy udon noodles are coated in a rich, garlicky, and creamy gochujang sauce, creating a dish that is satisfying and addicting. Ready in 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners!

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These Creamy Gochujang Udon Noodles are the perfect balance of comfort and spice. The udon noodles are chewy and satisfying, while the gochujang adds a kick of heat to the creamy sauce. As someone who grew up with a mix of Asian flavors in my home, I love experimenting with ways to combine traditional ingredients with a modern twist. Gochujang has always been my favorite Korean ingredient. In this dish, gochujang adds an incredible depth to the rich creamy sauce, coating the thick udon noodles perfectly. This recipe is quick, simple, and versatile – ideal for busy weeknights or when you are just craving a warm and spicy bowl of noodles!

WHAT IS GOCHUJANG?

Gochujang is a traditional Korean red chili paste, made with gochugaru (Korean chili powder), fermented soybeans, glutinous rice, and salt. It has a deep vibrant red color and a complex flavor profile that is both spicy and slightly sweet. This paste is a staple in Korean cuisines, adding bold and spicy flavors to dishes like tteokbokki, rabokki, budae jjigae, and marinades for meats.

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INGREDIENTS:

Frozen Udon Noodles
Butter (unsalted)
Garlic
Shallot
Heavy Cream
Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
Soy Sauce
Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
Green Onion
Grate Parmesan Cheese
Egg (optional)

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY GOCHUJANG NOODLES:

Cook the Udon Noodles:

In this recipe, I used frozen udon noodles. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of noodle water and set it aside. Drain the noodles, rinse under cold water, and set them aside.

boil udon noodles for creamy gochujang udon noodles

Sauté the Aromatics

In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant.

saute garlic and shallots for creamy gochujang udon noodles

Make the Creamy Gochujang Sauce

Add gochujang and cook for about 30 seconds.

Slowly pour in the heavy cream and reserved noodle water, then add soy sauce and gochugaru. Mix and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

make creamy sauce and add cooked udon noodles for creamy gochujang udon noodles

Toss the Noodles

Add the cooked udon to the pan, toss to coat them evenly in creamy gochujang sauce.

toss udon noodles with creamy gochujang sauce

Garnish and Serve

Transfer the noodles to a bowl. Top with grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, and an egg yolk. Serve hot and enjoy!

If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!