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Saucy Gochujang Noodles Recipe

4.75 from 51 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 6 cups (serves 6); ⅔ cup sauce
Category Side Dish
Cuisine Asian/Korean

Description

Crave-worthy gochujang noodles made with a luscious savory, spicy and salty Korean noodle sauce. This dish is easy to make, has punchy heat, and is very versatile. An interesting yet practical side dish!

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini, spiralized*
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to package directions; drained
  • ¼ cup gochujang*
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, vegan butter if needed
  • Sliced scallions and sesame seeds for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Toss zucchini with salt in a strainer set over a bowl; let sit 15 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, whisk together gochujang, hoisin, lime juice, oil, and garlic.
  • Cook rice noodles according to package directions; drain and transfer back to pot over medium heat. Pour gochujang sauce over noodles and cook 2 minutes. 
  • Squeeze zucchini noodles to release excess liquid (when you think you’re done, squeeze a bit more), discard liquid and transfer zucchini noodles to pot with rice noodles and sauce and gently toss to combine.
  • Whisk together water and cornstarch; pour into pan with noodles and cook until thickened and silky; about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in sesame oil and butter. 
  • Top with scallions and sesame seeds.

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Notes

*Don't want a mixture or rice noodles and zucchini noodles? You can use one or the other. If you want just rice noodles, use 14–16 ounces of rice noodles. If you choose to use all zucchini noodles, use 6–8 medium zucchini.
Toasted sesame oil is not the same as regular sesame oil. Be sure to seek out toasted sesame oil at the store.
*Gochujang: if you're gluten-free be sure to check the labels of gochujang. Some products are gluten-free, while others are not.
Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 25.5gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 868mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11g
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