Deliciosa pasta picante de gochujang

Ingredientes

• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti or linguine
• Salt (for pasta water)
• 2 tbsp (30ml) gochujang
• 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
• 1 tbsp (15ml) honey or maple syrup
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp (30ml) cold water
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tsp (10g) sesame seeds (toasted)

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil salted water and add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain (reserve 1 cup pasta water).

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Stir over medium heat until fragrant (about 2 minutes).

3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable broth; simmer for 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Slowly add the cornstarch mixture while stirring to thicken the sauce.

5. 5

   Toss the drained pasta into the saucepan, mixing well. Adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

6. 6

   Plate the pasta, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.