Description
This Gochujang Buttered Noodles recipe offers a quick and flavorful Korean-inspired meal that combines spicy gochujang with buttery noodles. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it features tender noodles tossed in a savory-sweet sauce made with butter, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz spaghetti or ramen noodles
Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles by cooking them according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water to use later, then set the noodles aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, mixing well until the sauce becomes smooth and starts bubbling.
- Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the sauce. If the sauce appears too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. Continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are glossy and fully coated.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the noodles hot, topped with sliced green onions, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired for extra flavor and heat.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to suit your preferred spice level.
- For a heartier meal, add a fried egg or sautéed vegetables.
- These noodles taste delicious even when served cold as leftovers.