Fiery Noods

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup finely chopped kimchi
• 1/3 cup kimchi juice
• 2 1/2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp chilli flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 350g udon noodles
• 1 egg yolk, fried
• 3 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

• Boil udon noodles according to packet instructions.
• In the meantime – heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped kimchi, gochujang, chilli flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until kimchi is softened and lightly caramelized for roughly 5 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and kimchi juice and bring to a simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer the noods to the skillet and keep tossing until sauce coats noodles, about 2 minutes. Garnish with egg yolk, scallions and sesame seeds.