Gochujang Buttered Noodles
Gochujang Buttered Noodles is a quick and easy noodle dish that combines the rich, savory taste of gochujang with creamy, indulgent butter. The sweet-spicy Korean chili paste pairs perfectly with buttery noodles for a mouthwatering meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 7 oz long noodles of your choice
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup pasta cooking water, reserved
- 1 green onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook noodles al dente. Drain, reserving 1⁄4 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt 3 Tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add salt, pepper, gochujang, honey, and vinegar. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add cooked noodles and remaining 1 Tbsp butter. Toss everything to coat.
- Add pasta water as needed to loosen sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes until noodles absorb sauce.
- Top with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add sesame seeds, herbs, shredded cheese, or cooked meat as topping options.
- For a single serving, use 4-5 oz noodles and reduce ingredient amounts.
- Make ahead by preparing sauce and cooking noodles separately up to 2 days in advance.