Gochujang Noodles

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

200 g udon noodles

6 cloves garlic (minced)

1 shallot (minced)

¼ cup Persian cucumbers (julienned)

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp black vinegar

2 tsp sesame oil

4 tsp granulated sugar

4 tsp gochujang

Directions

Cook the spaghetti and set aside 1/4 cup of pasta water.

Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Add the minced garlic and shallot and cook for 20-30 seconds until they start to brown.

Add the sauce from step 2, cooked spaghetti, and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water. Mix until the spaghetti is coated in the sauce. Add more water if the sauce is not watery enough for you. Remove from the heat.

Serve with green onions, Persian cucumbers, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 492 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Sodium: 1017 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 92 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 13 g
• Protein: 16 g