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A plate of spaghetti inspired by kimchi ramen, topped with a raw egg yolk, sliced green onions, and red pepper flakes, with chopsticks resting on the plate; two glasses of water are nearby.
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Creamy Kimchi Udon Noodles (20 Minute Recipe)

These creamy kimchi udon noodles are the ultimate Korean comfort food—ready in 20 minutes with just 9 ingredients. Easy, flavorful, and a reader favorite made weekly!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Pastas
Cuisine: American, Korean
Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Keyword: kimchi noodles, kimchi stir fry, kimchi udon
Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter 28 g
  • 1 ½ cups chopped kimchi 250 g
  • 1 tsp gochugaru can sub crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup vegetable broth 120 mL
  • ½ lb dried udon noodles* 230 g
  • 2 Tbsp tahini can sub 2 Tbsp butter, 28 g
  • 3 large egg yolks whisked
  • Salt to taste
  • Garnish: green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Sauce: Melt butter in a large saute pan or pot over medium/high heat. Add kimchi and cook until caramelized and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and cook, uncovered, until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
    A frying pan containing stir-fried kimchi udon with visible red seasoning, placed on a blue surface.
  • Udon: Meanwhile, cook udon noodles according to the instructions on the package.
  • Combine: Drain udon and add them to the pan with the sauce, along with the tahini. Toss to coat and slightly cool the noodles, then add the whisked egg yolks**, tossing quickly with the noodles.
    A pan of kimchi udon featuring cooked noodles, kimchi, mayonnaise, and two raw eggs sits on a blue surface.
  • Serve: Season with salt and serve, optionally topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
    Close-up of kimchi udon noodles tossed with kimchi, sliced green onions, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

*Can sub ¾ lb fresh or frozen udon noodles.
**Alternatively, portion the sauced noodles into serving bowls, then top each with an egg yolk so eaters can stir it together themselves!
Storage: These noodles are best the first day but they will last for up to 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.8g | Protein: 16.3g | Fat: 19.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 7.2g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg
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