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Saucy gochujang pasta in a shallot bowl topped with sliced green onions.

Saucy Gochujang Noodles (Easy Korean Noodles)

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4.74 from 50 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
Author Lauren Grant

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!

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Toss 3 spiralized zucchinis with 1 teaspoon salt in a strainer set over a bowl; let sit 15 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, whisk together ¼ cup gochujang, 3 tablespoons hoisin, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
  • Cook 8 ounces 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 over a bowl to release excess liquid (when you think you’re done, squeeze a bit more), reserve liquid then transfer zucchini noodles to pot with rice noodles and sauce and gently toss to combine.
  • Whisk together ½ cup reserved zucchini water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch; pour into pan with noodles and cook until thickened and silky; about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil.
  • Top with scallions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Equipment

saucepan
spiralizer

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. Same goes with hoisin.
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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