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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

Name: Kimchi Udon Stir Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Korean Japanese
Ingredients: 1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped; 2 packets fresh udon noodles or about 6-7 ounces dry udon noodles; 2 strips bacon, roughly chopped (optional – omit for vegetarian); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 4 stalks scallions, sliced on the bias; 2 eggs (optional); shredded nori (optional)

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!

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Kimchi Udon Stir Fry

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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!

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 people 1x
Category: Noodles
Method: Stir frying
Cuisine: Korean Japanese

Ingredients

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1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped
2 packets fresh udon noodles or about 6–7 ounces dry udon noodles
2 strips bacon, roughly chopped (optional – omit for vegetarian)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 stalks scallions, sliced on the bias
2 eggs (optional)
shredded nori (optional)

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Instructions

Boil udon noodles according to package and drain. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar and set aside.
In a large pan over high heat, add bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes until cooked but not crispy.
Add garlic and kimchi and cook for 1 minute.
Add udon noodles, sauce and sesame oil and stir well. Turn the heat off and transfer to a plate.
Top with chopped scallions, an egg and shredded nori.

Notes

This Kimchi Udon Stir Fry will keep in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Yamasa Marudaizu – organic soy sauce with a hint of sweetness. This is my preferred soy sauce for all types of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 338
Sugar: 16.4 g
Sodium: 1204.4 mg
Fat: 14.2 g
Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
Carbohydrates: 45.7 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 18.5 mg

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