Creamy Kimchi Udon 🍜🔥

 

Creamy Kimchi Udon 🍜🔥

Servings: 1–2 | Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 2 slices beef bacon (or any bacon you prefer)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ onion, sliced

• 1 green onion, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

• A few chives (optional)

• ½–1 cup kimchi, chopped

• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 cup water, added gradually

• 1 pack udon noodles (fresh or frozen)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Chili oil, for topping (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Render the bacon:

   • In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat renders and pieces turn crispy.

   • Remove bacon from the pan and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

2. Sauté aromatics:

   • Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until fragrant.

   • Add the chopped kimchi and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

3. Add the flavor:

   • Stir in gochujang, coating the onions, garlic, and kimchi evenly.

4. Make it creamy:

   • Pour in heavy cream and half of the water (about ½ cup). Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently.

5. Cook the noodles:

   • Add the udon noodles directly into the sauce.

   • As the noodles cook, gradually add the remaining water as needed until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

6. Finish and serve:

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   • Top with crispy bacon, chopped green onions, chives, and a drizzle of chili oil if you want extra heat.

   • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips:

• Adjust the amount of gochujang for desired spiciness.

• Fresh or frozen udon noodles work; fresh cooks faster.

• For extra creaminess, stir in a little more cream or milk at the end.

• Garnish with sesame seeds for added texture.