This is a sweet, nutty and spicy kimchi udon stir fry your whole family will love – and it only takes 15 minutes to make from start to finish!
Kimchi udon stir fry
I have something delicious and super easy for you to make this weekend – a bowl of kimchi udon stir fry!
This recipe is so easy, anyone can make it. It’s the perfect weekend recipe as it only takes a few minutes to stir fry and even less time to eat (since you will be slurping these kimchi noodles with major gusto!)
We always keep a tub of kimchi in our fridge for ’emergency’ situations – meaning whenever a dish desperately needs a kick of flavor. It’s a quick fix that always seems to hit the spot!
I usually stir fry udon noodles with a little dashi powder, soy sauce and butter (Japanese style yaki udon) but this time wanted something with flavors that were more assertive. A bowl of kimchi noodle stir fried with bacon, fresh chopped scallions and topped with a fried egg is exactly what I was craving! It’s the perfect marriage of sweet, umami, nutty, spicy and pungent.
Classic flavor profile of Korean cuisine, which I adore with all my heart and tummy!
Ben made these noodles and was shocked by how amazing they were. “I would totally pay $15 for a bowl of this kimchi udon stir fry at a restaurant” he said. Better than take out? YES. WAY BETTER THAN TAKE OUT! And a lot cheaper too!
Did you like this Kimchi Udon Stir Fry Recipe? Are there changes you made that you would like to share? Share your tips and recommendations in the comments section below!
I love this recipe! It was super easy and delicious. Since I am following a keto diet I changed the udon noodles to shirataki noodles and used mussels instead of bacon. I will be making this dish again. THANK YOU!
Daebak!! I’ve been reducing carbs so I tried this with Pasta Zero noodles. This recipe is amazing! So tasty and easy! I will definitely make this again… very soon!!
I made this tonight and it’s going to be my go to comfort dish. I had a pork steak that I needed to cook so I sliced that up and fried it with the garlic. Loved it!
Oh my goodness! I just made this tonight and it was excellent. I did add some baby Bella mushrooms and zucchini. I am not a big fan of kimchi, but I do love kimchi fried rice. I cannot wait to make this for my mother in law- who is a phenomenal Korean cook.
This was amazing! So savory and the perfect level of spice – perfect for me who loves spicy, and my bf who does not.
I didn’t have scallions, used a little more bacon than called for, used 1 box of whole grain udon, and garnished with sesame seeds. Still perfect. Looking forward to repeating and playing with this recipe!
This looks so delicious! I absolutely love kimchi and I think I will make this for my Friday night dinner. Looks like you have some other great recipes on this site as well. I’m glad I found it!
This sounds so yummy! I am so making this for dinner tonight. Seems like you are a pickled and fermented lover like we are! Check out our show, blogs and recipes. I’d love to hear what you think. We’re hosting a contest to win free fermentation and brewing equipment, in exchange for an interesting or funny fermentation story, you should join us! http://www.spoiledtoperfection.com/contest.php
Caroline Caron-Phelps is a Japanese/French Canadian recipe creator, food blogger, and photographer. She showcases delicious, authentic Asian recipes, especially Japanese, vegan, and vegetarian, with beautiful photography, easy-to-follow instructions, videos, and practical recipe variations. Caroline has been featured on Bon Appetit, Shape Magazine, Self, Today Show, and more.
My boyfriend and I made this recipe together and it was easy and delicious! Definitely going to save it for the future:)
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Thank you Kate! 🙂
This has become one of my absolute favorite comfort foods! It is quick and easy and so delicious! Thank you so much
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Thank you Ann! 🙂
I love this recipe! It was super easy and delicious. Since I am following a keto diet I changed the udon noodles to shirataki noodles and used mussels instead of bacon. I will be making this dish again. THANK YOU!
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A fabulous recipe, that I have now made so often, that I lost count. The flavors work all so well together.
My current favorite mid-week dinner.
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Daebak!! I’ve been reducing carbs so I tried this with Pasta Zero noodles. This recipe is amazing! So tasty and easy! I will definitely make this again… very soon!!
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I made this tonight and it’s going to be my go to comfort dish. I had a pork steak that I needed to cook so I sliced that up and fried it with the garlic. Loved it!
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Oh my goodness! I just made this tonight and it was excellent. I did add some baby Bella mushrooms and zucchini. I am not a big fan of kimchi, but I do love kimchi fried rice. I cannot wait to make this for my mother in law- who is a phenomenal Korean cook.
Yay April! I also love this recipe, I make it every time I have guests coming over and it’s always a hit! 🙂
This was amazing! So savory and the perfect level of spice – perfect for me who loves spicy, and my bf who does not.
I didn’t have scallions, used a little more bacon than called for, used 1 box of whole grain udon, and garnished with sesame seeds. Still perfect. Looking forward to repeating and playing with this recipe!
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That’s great Sam! I also love this recipe, it’s one of my favorites! 🙂
Cant wait to cook this but the Udon “packet” throws me off. Is that a standard amount? How much is that? 3oz or so?
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Hi Ken! I use Shirakiku’s inaka udon noodles and I would say it’s about 4 ounces dry noodles.
Ok Thanks! So 4 ounces dry noodles total or 2 packets of those so 8 oz total? Thank you!
This looks so delicious! I absolutely love kimchi and I think I will make this for my Friday night dinner. Looks like you have some other great recipes on this site as well. I’m glad I found it!
Thank you Danielle! 🙂
This sounds so yummy! I am so making this for dinner tonight. Seems like you are a pickled and fermented lover like we are! Check out our show, blogs and recipes. I’d love to hear what you think. We’re hosting a contest to win free fermentation and brewing equipment, in exchange for an interesting or funny fermentation story, you should join us! http://www.spoiledtoperfection.com/contest.php
I made this tonight and it was delicious! Thank you. I will definitely be making this again.
You’re welcome Erika! 🙂
Hi Caroline, what would you suggest as a substitute for the bacon? Thanks, this recipe looks fantastic, can’t wait to try it!
Hi Dominika!
Are you looking for a vegan substitute?
Would this recipe work with regular Sesame Oil or should it be “toasted?”
Thanks!
Hi Courtney! Regular sesame oil is fine too 🙂