Description
This Spicy Gochujang Noodle Soup is a quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish ready in just 10 minutes. Featuring a spicy and savory broth enriched with gochujang, garlic, and green onions, it’s served with tender noodles and garnished with a hard-boiled egg, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil for extra heat. Perfect for a comforting and spicy meal anytime.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 clove garlic, crushed, minced, or grated
- 1 stalk green onion, diced and separated (white and green parts)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
Other Ingredients
- 1 serving noodles (such as ramen or udon)
- 1 hard boiled or jammy egg
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp chili oil
Instructions
- Prepare Soup Base: In a pot over medium heat, combine the crushed garlic, the white parts of the green onion, gochujang, sugar, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and broth. Stir well to dissolve gochujang and bring to a simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add the noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions until tender, typically 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble Soup: Once noodles are cooked, remove the pot from heat. Ladle the soup and noodles into a serving bowl.
- Add Toppings: Peel and halve the hard boiled or jammy egg, then place it on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with chili oil.
- Garnish: Finish by sprinkling the green parts of the green onion over the bowl for fresh flavor and color.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the spicy, savory flavors of the gochujang noodle soup.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and substitute oyster sauce with a mushroom-based or vegetarian sauce.
- Adjust chili oil quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Soft boiled or jammy eggs add a creamy texture and richness to the soup.
- Adding other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms can enhance nutrition and flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking the noodles.
Keywords: Gochujang, Korean noodle soup, spicy noodle soup, quick soup recipe, spicy Korean broth