• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Cook with Chung
  • Asian Inspired
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • Contact
  • About Me
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
Home » Best 20 Minute Gochujang Sesame Oil Noodles

Best 20 Minute Gochujang Sesame Oil Noodles

August 10, 2022 by Jen

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Share this...
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Print

This simple and easy-to-follow recipe to whip up a gochujang-sesame oil noodle can be made in under 20 minutes. A spicy, sweet, nutty noodle dish that is a guarantee to make the family cheer for more. Let’s jump into this easy-to-make spicy Korean-inspired gochujang sesame noodle dish. 

Table of Contents

Toggle
  • What is Gochujang?
  • How much Gochujang should I use?
  • What is toasted sesame oil?
  • Detailed step-by-step instructions
  • Ingredients
  • Substitutions
  • Recipe FAQ
  • Best 20 minute Gochujang sesame oil noodles
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • Gochujang sesame oil noodles
    • Instructions 

What is Gochujang?

Gochujang is a staple ingredient in all Korean households. Or if you are like me a KDrama-obsessed fangirl you will have a container in the fridge ready to make a simple Korean dish. 

This popular Korean ingredient is made with red chilli powder, glutinous rice powers, powdered fermented soybeans and salt. Gochujang can be purchased from Asian supermarkets and can be found on the inside shelves. 

How much Gochujang should I use?

For this recipe, I made it medium spicy. However, everyone’s standard of spicy is different.

This dish is not very spicy and has a savoury sweetness to it. My girls unfortunately cannot have this even if I use less gochujang. Therefore if you are looking for a nice light spicy kick to your noodles this is the perfect dish. 

I recommend using 2 tablespoons and if this is still too spicy for your liking you can adjust and use less. But this amount is the perfect kick to give you a light burn but not unbearable. If you would like the noodles to be spicier you can adjust and add ½ tablespoon next time you make the dish. 

I personally find gochujang is not super spicy but adds a nice light burn to flavour dishes.

What is toasted sesame oil?

Toasted sesame oil is a staple ingredient in any Asian household. This nutty and aroma oil is made from sesame seeds. This oil is not meant for cooking like vegetable or canola oil. It will burn and leave a burnt and bitter taste. This is used more to complement a dish and can be added after to give the dish a nutty taste.

Detailed step-by-step instructions

Step 1 – Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and 200 grams of soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. If you are using an alternative noodle follow the pack instructions on how to cook the noodles. Once the noodles are cooked drain and rinse.

Step 2 – While the noodles are cooking. Mix together the hot pepper paste (gochujang), toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar fish sauce, and soy sauce. Set aside.

Step 3 – In a large non-stick pan heat the oil on medium-high. Add the minced garlic and shallot and stir fry until lightly golden. Add the shanghai choy and ¼ cup water stir and cook for 3 minutes with a lid. Add the gochujang sauce to the pan and stir often until the sauce thickens. Roughly 1.5 minutes.

Step 4 – Add the soba noodles to the pan and mix until the noodles are covered in the sauce. Cook for roughly 2 minutes.

Step 5 – Plate the noodles and top with the hardboiled egg, chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle more toasted sesame oil on the top. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Korean red chilli pepper paste (Gochujang): An essential Korean ingredient for this dish is a savoury, sweet and spicy fermented chilli powder and glutinous rice. This gives the noodles a nice red colour.

Sesame oil: Sesame oil adds major depth and nutty flavour to the noodles. It gives a nice balance to the spiciness from the gochujang.

Shanghai choy: Adding some vegetables to the noodle dish can add more texture to the noodles.

Hard boil egg: Adding some form of protein is a healthy way to make this simple dish more balance from all food groups.

Substitutions

Soba noodles: Feel free to use egg noodles, ramen or spaghetti noodles for this dish. Use whatever noodles you have available in your pantry. Follow the cooking instructions on the package.

Shanghai choy: Any green leafy vegetable can be used. I would recommend rapini, broccolini or even julienned cucumbers to top the dish after plating.

Rice vinegar: If rice vinegar is not available I would recommend using apple cider vinegar.

Hard boil egg: Use any ground pork, beef or chicken. Fry the ground protein until 90% cooked and add the vegetables.

Recipe FAQ

How can Gochujang sesame oil noodles be stored?

Storing this in an airtight container for up to 3 days is fine. You can warm it up on the stove in a pan with a sprinkle of water to help soften the noodles. I love making extra for lunch the next day.

What would go well with this noodle dish?

This is a Korean-inspired dish therefore I would recommend any banchan side dishes. If I’m short on time I will eat this with store-bought kimchi. Or to make it simple enjoy it without any sides.

Disclaimer: If you purchase anything through a link on this site, I may receive a small commission from the purchase at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products that I would personally use. Thank you so much for

Bowl of Gochujang sesame oil noodles with hardboiled egg

Best 20 minute Gochujang sesame oil noodles

This simple and easy-to-follow recipe to whip up a gochujang-sesame noodle can be made in under 20 minutes. A spicy, sweet, nutty noodle dish that is a guarantee to make the family cheer for more. Let’s jump into this easy-to-make spicy Korean-inspired gochujang sesame noodle dish. 
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams soba noodles
  • 1 tsp salt for soba noodles
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 small shallot finely minced
  • 3 bundles Shanghai choy quartered
  • 2 whole hardboiled eggs halved
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional

Gochujang sesame oil noodles

  • 2 tbsp hot pepper paste gochujang
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and 200 grams of soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. If you are using an alternative noodle follow the pack instructions on how to cook the noodles. Once the noodles are cooked drain and rinse.
  • While the noodles are cooking. Mix together the hot pepper paste (gochujang), toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar fish sauce, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • In a large non-stick pan heat the oil on medium-high. Add the minced garlic and shallot and stir fry until lightly golden. Add the shanghai choy and ¼ cup water stir and cook for 3 minutes with a lid. Add the gochujang sauce to the pan and stir often until the sauce thickens. Roughly 1.5 minutes.
  • Add the soba noodles to the pan and mix until the noodles are covered in the sauce. Cook for roughly 2 minutes.
  • Plate the noodles and top with the hardboiled egg, chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle more toasted sesame oil on the top. Enjoy!
Keyword Asian Recipe Easy, Korean
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Asian Inspired

Previous Post: « 3 easy steps to cook perfect rice in a rice cooker
Next Post: Simple Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork) »

Primary Sidebar

About Me

Hi! I'm Jen. Mom to three girls, a wife, a spinner and a big foodie. Thanks for dropping by and seeing my diary of recipes. Read More…

Recent Posts

  • Chicken in Chinese Rice Wine
  • Salmon Congee
  • Ube Cupcakes Recipe
  • Oatmeal Congee
  • Gà Kho Gừng (Vietnamese Ginger Chicken)

Archives

  • August 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022

Footer

Copyright © 2025 Cook with Chung on the Foodie Pro Theme