Fideos con gochujang

Ingredientes

• 2-3 Tablespoons gochujang paste (depending on how spicy you like it, 3 TBSP is quite spicy)
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium )
• 1 Tablespoon mirin
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 7-ounce packages fresh udon noodles
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
• 1/2 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 3 green onions (sliced into1-inch pieces, plus more for serving)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Sesame seeds (furikake or chile oil, for serving (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves or cilantro (to garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2-3 Tablespoons gochujang paste, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon mirin, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 Tablespoon brown sugar.

2. 2

   Bring a medium pot of water to boil over medium-high. Add the 2 7-ounce packages fresh udon noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain, quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle with a little oil to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   In a wok or a large pan, heat the 1 Tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the ½ yellow onion and cook until just beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the 1 red bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes longer.

4. 4

   Stir in the 3 green onions and 4 cloves garlic; cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the noodles and sauce, tossing until the noodles are coated and glossy. Taste and adjust any seasonings, if needed.

6. 6

   Enjoy topped with fresh basil or cilantro and sesame seeds or furikake, as desired.