# Gochujang Buttered Noodles

Gochujang Buttered Noodles takes 15 min (2 min prep, 13 min cooking) and serves 3.

Recipe by spoonsofflavor.com · original: https://spoonsofflavor.com/gochujang-buttered-noodles/  
Cuisine: Korean · Dish: Noodles  
On Meez: https://meezenplace.app/recipes/gochujang-buttered-noodles-recipe (with step-by-step Cook Mode)

Try these fantastic gochujang buttered noodles. It's a delightful fusion of both Eastern and Western flavors, all on one plate. The perfect blend of savory flavor, mild heat, and a touch of sweetness that everyone will love.

## Ingredients (serves 3)

- 11 ounces approx. 300 grams noodles or long pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional)

## Steps

1. Get all the necessary ingredients ready.
2. Heat a large pot of salted water until it boils.
3. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
4. Reserve some of the noodles cooking water before draining, as you'll need it in the sauce later.
5. In a pan, heat butter over medium heat.
6. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
7. Add gochujang paste, gochugaru (if using), and honey to the pan, and stir for a couple of seconds.
8. Add a splash of reserved cooking water and stir to form a sauce.
9. Taste the sauce and adjust it to suit your preferences.
10. Add the cooked noodles and toss to coat in the sauce evenly, adding a bit more noodle-cooking water if the noodles seem dry.
11. Turn off the heat, then add freshly squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro, and toss to combine.
12. Top with preferred toppings and enjoy!

## Good to know

### Swaps

- No gochujang paste? You can try a mix of miso paste and chili flakes, though the flavor will differ slightly.
- No fresh lime juice? Use bottled lime or lemon juice instead.

### Storing it

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan with a splash of water until steaming hot.

### Making it ahead

Cook the garlic, gochujang, gochugaru and honey sauce up to a day ahead and keep it in the fridge, then warm it before tossing with freshly cooked noodles.

## Nutrition (per serving, 1 serving, as published by spoonsofflavor.com)

- Calories: 530 kcal
- Protein: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 91 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated fat: 5 g
- Trans fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg
- Sodium: 96 mg