Gochujang Noodles: Viral Sensation Recipe
Whip up these viral gochujang noodles with a savory blend of soy sauce, peanut butter, and tomato paste for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons gochujang sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1-2 cups broth or water for thinning the sauce
- 1 pound ground chicken
Instructions
- Whisk the soy sauce, gochujang sauce, tomato paste, peanut butter, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl or shake together in a jar until it forms a thick sauce.
- Cook the ground chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Season generously.
- Boil noodles according to package directions until just softened. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked chicken, cooked noodles, and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss to combine over medium-high heat until the noodles are heated through.
- Add broth or water, a little at a time, to thin the sauce to your desired sauciness. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite fresh herbs, scallions, chili oil, or sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the gochujang.
- Use chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful result.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and a drizzle of chili oil for texture and visual appeal.
- Adjust the amount of broth or water to achieve your preferred sauce consistency. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful result.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and a drizzle of chili oil for texture and visual appeal.
- Adjust the amount of broth or water to achieve your preferred sauce consistency. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.