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easy 20 minute noodle dish with egg yolk on top

kimchi udon

The easiest, spicy noodle dish with a creamy caramelized kimchi sauce!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon roughly chopped
  • 1 lb fresh or frozen udon noodles
  • 1 cup of chopped Kimchi
  • 1/3 cup kimchi juice
  • 2 Tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • optional: room temp egg yolks
  • garnish: freshly chopped green onion

instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve for later. Reserve 1 Tbsp bacon fat in the pan and discard the rest.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat and add kimchi and gochujang. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kimchi is lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes. Stir in broth, kimchi juice, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking until thickened and slightly reduced. This will take about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, cook the noodles according to the directions on the package.
  • Drain the noodles, then add to the sauce with butter. Toss to coat, then stir in cooked bacon, reserving some for garnish. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Divide among bowls. Top with egg yolks, scallions, crispy bacon, and sesame seeds.

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nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 2342mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 579kcal
Cuisine: Korean
Category: Main Dish, Pasta