Spicy Caramelized Onion Gochujang Noodles
If you're craving a super flavorful noodle dish that is so craveworthy and simple to make, look no further!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 oz. dry ramen 2 ramen "cakes"
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/4 large white or yellow onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix
- 1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped, to taste
- 1-2 tbsp fresh mint thinly sliced, to taste
- Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp gochujang sauce*
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 6 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar / rice wine vinegar
- 4 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tsp ginger paste**
- 4 tsp garlic paste**
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by putting a pot of water on to boil, for the ramen noodles. When the noodles are done cooking, drain and rinse the noodles, then toss them in 1 tsp sesame oil.
- During the noodle cooking process, thinly slice the onions. Heat a large pan on medium heat and add the avocado oil and sliced onions. Toss and cook the onions on medium-low heat for 10-15 min, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water during the cooking process if needed to prevent burning. Then add the diced bell peppers, stir and cover the pan. Cook 4-6 min until peppers become tender. Then add the shredded cabbage, and stir. Cook another 2 min-4 min, covered, until cabbage has wilted.
- While the veggies are cooking, whisk up the sauce and finely chop the cilantro and thinly slice the mint. To make the sauce, grab a bowl and add all the sauce ingredients: gochujang, maple syrup, rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Whisk up the sauce until everything is fully combined.
- By this time, the veggies should be ready. Add the sauce to the pan, as well as the cooked noodles. Stir well and add in the chopped herbs. Stir and top with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
*This is a Korean chili paste that is available in Asian markets and the international section of the grocery store. Reduce to 1 tbsp to lower the spice level. This recipe is a solid medium spice level, as-is.
**Ginger paste and garlic paste can typically be found in the produce section of the grocery store. If you can't find it, use around 1 inch of grated fresh ginger and 3-4 cloves of garlic (grated or minced).
**Ginger paste and garlic paste can typically be found in the produce section of the grocery store. If you can't find it, use around 1 inch of grated fresh ginger and 3-4 cloves of garlic (grated or minced).