Spicy Gochujang Noodles
Spicy Gochujang Noodles! Udon noodles stir-fried with crispy tofu, carrots, and bok choy in a spicy sesame-gochujang sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 14 ounce package firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 8 ounces udon noodles*
- 1/4 cup gochujang sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice and zest from 1 lime
- 2 clove garlic, minced, divided
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3-4 baby bok choy, thinly sliced, leaves, and white part separated
- 2 teaspoons butter or vegan butter
- Sesame seeds, to garnish
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and press the tofu, removing as much water as possible. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a cast-iron skillet (or other skillet) over medium heat. Crumble the tofu directly into the pan and stir, breaking up the tofu as much as possible. Cook until very dry and most moisture is gone, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the tofu is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the udon. Cook until tender according to package directions, then drain and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce: gochujang, hoisin sauce, lime juice, zest, 1 minced garlic clove, toasted sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the carrots and white part of the bok choy and cook for 5 minutes, until just tender. Add in the cooked noodles, garlic clove, sauce, and green leafy parts of the bok choy and toss, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the bok choy is wilted and the sauce clings to the noodles. Add in the butter and toss again until well combined.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions and serve.
Notes
*My grocery store sells a package of Udon Noodles in a 9-ounce bag-- that can be used, you don't need to portion out exactly 8 ounces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 972mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 8904IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg