These spicy Korean Gochujang noodles are incredibly easy to make, packed with a saucy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor that’s perfect for a quick 30-minute dinner! Serve with your choice of ground meat—beef, turkey, or chicken—for a simple, protein-packed meal.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 12 ounces rice noodles (or noodles of your choice)
- ¼ cup low-sodium gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
- ¼ cup gochujang paste (check ingredients for gluten!)
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse, then toss with 2 tablespoons of butter to prevent sticking.
- While the noodles cook, add the ground meat to a large skillet and sauté until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside. Note that some chunks of coconut cream may remain, but they will melt once combined with the noodles.
- Add about half of the sauce to the cooked noodles and toss to combine.
- Add the ground meat to the noodles, followed by the remaining sauce. Toss until everything is well-coated, and let the flavors meld together over low heat for a few minutes.
- Serve with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and/or extra red pepper flakes for garnish. Enjoy!
NOTES
Coconut cream is optional but adds a lovely richness to the sauce.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
- Calories: 509 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 11g
