Name: Korean Gochujang Udon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 400g ready-to-use udon noodles; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1 red pepper, thinly sliced; 2 spring onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp honey or brown sugar; 3 tbsp water; 2 eggs; 1 tsp sesame oil; Sesame seeds, to serve

Method

15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total

Mix the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and water in a small bowl. Loosen the udon according to the packet instructions and drain.
Heat half the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok. Fry the eggs until the whites are set and the edges are crisp. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the carrot and pepper for 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic and half the spring onions and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the udon and sauce. Toss over a high heat for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are hot and glossy.
Stir in the sesame oil. Divide between bowls and top with the fried eggs, sesame seeds and remaining spring onions.