15-Minute Kimchi Beef Udon Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2 servings udon noodles (fresh or frozen)
• 200 g thinly sliced beef
• 0.5 cup kimchi (including juice)
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 0.5 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil (for frying)
• 2 egg (fried, for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until loosened and tender.

2. 2

   Drain the udon noodles and set them aside.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.

5. 5

   Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until browned.

6. 6

   Add the kimchi and the cooked udon noodles to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 minute to combine.

7. 7

   Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the noodles and beef are well-coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, topped with a fried egg for each portion.

Notes

Thinly sliced beef (like ribeye or brisket often found at Asian grocery stores) works best for this quick stir-fry as it cooks very fast.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• stir-fry
• udon
• beef
• kimchi
• quick
• 15-minute meal
• spicy