Description
A comforting dish of udon noodles tossed in rich kimchi butter and topped with a soft-boiled egg, delivering a burst of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g udon noodles
- 100g kimchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of sugar, optional
- Chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boiling. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender yet firm, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the kimchi to the skillet and sauté until warm and juices are released, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return the udon noodles to the skillet and toss gently with the kimchi and garlic butter. Add a few tablespoons of reserved noodle cooking water if needed.
- Prepare the soft-boiled eggs by gently lowering them into boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, cool, peel and set aside.
- Serve the kimchi udon in bowls, top with halved soft-boiled eggs, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and drizzle with sesame oil if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
Feel free to adjust spice levels by adding more or less kimchi. Consider adding vegetables for a more nutritious dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: kimchi, udon, soft boiled egg, comfort food, vegetarian