Spicy Cold Noodles
Spicy Cold Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, such as somen, ramen, or udon
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Gochujang
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup rice syrup, or honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Toppings
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 4 large eggs, boiled and halved
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes 3-7 minutes depending on the noodle type.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the spicy sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice syrup, rice vinegar, and water. Whisk all the sauce ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the noodles are cooked, immediately drain them in a colander. Rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold running water, tossing them gently, until they are completely cooled. This stops the cooking process and prevents them from sticking together.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the cold, rinsed noodles to the mixing bowl with the prepared spicy sauce. Toss the noodles well to ensure they are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Divide the sauced noodles among four serving bowls. Arrange the julienned cucumber, julienned carrots, and chopped green onion on top of each serving.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Place two halves of a boiled egg on top of each noodle bowl. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve immediately. Encourage everyone to mix all the ingredients well in their bowl before enjoying these refreshing Spicy Cold Noodles.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Cold Noodles
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, such as somen, ramen, or udon
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1/2 cup Gochujang
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup rice syrup, or honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Toppings
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 4 large eggs, boiled and halved
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes 3-7 minutes depending on the noodle type.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the spicy sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice syrup, rice vinegar, and water. Whisk all the sauce ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the noodles are cooked, immediately drain them in a colander. Rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold running water, tossing them gently, until they are completely cooled. This stops the cooking process and prevents them from sticking together.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the cold, rinsed noodles to the mixing bowl with the prepared spicy sauce. Toss the noodles well to ensure they are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Divide the sauced noodles among four serving bowls. Arrange the julienned cucumber, julienned carrots, and chopped green onion on top of each serving.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Place two halves of a boiled egg on top of each noodle bowl. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve immediately. Encourage everyone to mix all the ingredients well in their bowl before enjoying these refreshing Spicy Cold Noodles.