Gochujang Butter Caramelized Onion Noodles
Gochujang Butter Caramelized Onion Noodles
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 yellow onion, sliced
- 4 tablespoons gochujang
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 servings udon noodles
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown. This process can take 15-20 minutes to achieve a rich sweetness.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
While the onions are caramelizing, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the udon noodles.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
Once the onions are caramelized, add the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder to the pan. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the caramelized onions, stirring for about 1 minute to combine and allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, fresh udon cooks in 2-3 minutes, while dried udon may take longer. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212
- 5
Using tongs, transfer the cooked udon noodles directly from the pot into the pan with the sauce mixture and caramelized onions. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Mix everything together well until the noodles are evenly coated with the rich sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve the Gochujang Butter Caramelized Onion Noodles immediately, garnished with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gochujang Butter Caramelized Onion Noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 yellow onion, sliced
- 4 tablespoons gochujang
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 servings udon noodles
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown. This process can take 15-20 minutes to achieve a rich sweetness.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
While the onions are caramelizing, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the udon noodles.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
Once the onions are caramelized, add the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder to the pan. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the caramelized onions, stirring for about 1 minute to combine and allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, fresh udon cooks in 2-3 minutes, while dried udon may take longer. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 212 - 5
Using tongs, transfer the cooked udon noodles directly from the pot into the pan with the sauce mixture and caramelized onions. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Mix everything together well until the noodles are evenly coated with the rich sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve the Gochujang Butter Caramelized Onion Noodles immediately, garnished with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds if desired.
⏱️ 1 min