20-Minute Gochujang Noodles
These gochujang noodles are the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors. Spaghetti noodles are dressed with a yummy gochujang sauce made with gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- ¼ cup Persian cucumbers (julienned)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp black vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 tsp gochujang
Instructions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti and set aside 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- 2
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Add the minced garlic and shallot and cook for 20-30 seconds until they start to brown.
- 4
Add the sauce from step 2, cooked spaghetti, and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water. Mix until the spaghetti is coated in the sauce. Add more water if the sauce is not watery enough for you. Remove from the heat.
- 5
Serve with green onions, Persian cucumbers, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.