Spicy bacon and gochujang udon noodles - Extra large standard

Spicy Bacon & Gochujang Udon Noodles

with Baby Bok Choy

770 cals

15 mins

Spicy

Description

Give us bacon and gochujang, and we'll guarantee good times in the kitchen. Fresh udon noodles are wonderfully thick and dense—a perfect match for smoky crisped rashers and fiery Korean chili paste, swirled with butter and cream. Go ahead and slurp.

Contains:

Milk • Soy • Sulphites • Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 100g Naturally smoked bacon (raised without antibiotics by Canadian farmers)

  • 2 Garlic cloves

  • 225g Baby bok choy

  • 2 Scallions

  • 225g Fresh udon noodles

  • 15g Gochujang

  • 15ml Tomato paste

  • 60ml Heavy cream

Nutrition

Total fat

53g

Saturated Fat

23g

Sodium

730mg

Total carbs

58g

Sugar

5g

Protein

15g

Fibres

5g

Recipe Instructions

Spicy Bacon & Gochujang Udon Noodles - Step #1 Boil the noodles
Step 1: Boil the noodles
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the noodles; stir gently to separate.
  • Boil, 6 to 8 min., until al dente.
  • Drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Spicy Bacon & Gochujang Udon Noodles - Step #2 Cook the bacon
Step 2: Cook the bacon
  • Meanwhile, small-dice the bacon.
  • In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
  • Add the bacon* and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 min., until golden and crispy.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving any drippings in the pan. Reserve the pan.
Spicy Bacon & Gochujang Udon Noodles - Step #3 Mise en place
Step 3: Mise en place
  • Meanwhile, mince the garlic.
  • Remove the root ends of the bok choy; roughly chop.
  • Thinly slice the scallions crosswise, separating the white bottoms and green tops.
Spicy Bacon & Gochujang Udon Noodles - Step #4 Sauté the vegetables & combine the noodles
Step 4: Sauté the vegetables & combine the noodles
  • In the reserved pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
  • Add the bok choy, garlic and white bottoms of the scallions.
  • Sauté, 2 to 3 min., until beginning to wilt; season with S&P.
  • Add the tomato paste and sauté, 1 to 2 min., until dark red.
  • Add the cream, gochujang and ¼ cup water (double for 4 portions).
  • Cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until combined.
  • Add the noodles and 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions).
  • Cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until combined.
Spicy Bacon & Gochujang Udon Noodles - Step #5 Plate your dish
Step 5: Plate your dish
  • Divide the noodles between your bowls.
  • Garnish with the bacon and green tops of the scallions. Bon appétit!