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Spicy Garlic Udon Noodles with Dumplings is such a great comfort food! It tastes creamy, satisfying, and wonderfully delicious with a nice tang of spiciness. The recipe is also so quick and easy to make.

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A bit of fusion here and there has been my signature when creating recipes. This Spicy Garlic Udon Noodles is mix of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. You can image how much I love Asian food and how amazing that different Asian ingredients work magically together.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Perfect comfort food – This is absolutely a great comfort food that you will want to make it again and again. Every bite is so satisfying and comforting.

Quick and Easy to make – The recipe is easy and quick to make with simple ingredients. You can save this as your go-to recipe after a busy work day.

Budget friendly – This dish is so cheap to make and the result if simply amazing and delicious.

Good amount of nutrition – Udon noodles contains high amount of B vitamins and fiber, which helps to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and keep you energized.

SPICY GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

In my view, I have almost perfected this spicy garlic butter sauce with simple Asian sauces. The key spicy sauce is Korean Gochujang. Together with Oyster Sauce and Light Soy Sauce, the final taste is just magical. The use of Butter and Olive Oil makes it wonderfully creamy. And of course, I use lots of Garlic here. The spicy-creamy-garlicky flavors are sensational, which increase your appetite and make you crave for more.

INGRDIENTS

Udon Noodles – This is one of the most popular noodles in Asian cooking. You can buy this from most Asian grocery stores. Your local stores will likely have this as well.

Unsalted Butter – If you don’t have unsalted butter, you can use regular butter or vegan butter.

Broccoli – I love the look, color, and the taste of Broccoli. You can also use Bok Choy.

Gochujang – This is the most popular Korean Spicy Sauce. It has a bold sweet, spicy, and umami flavor. I like to use it for different recipes. You can find it in your local Asian grocery store. These days, many regular grocery stores sell this too. Vegan option is also available.

Chili Flakes – This adds a bit extra spicy tang. If you want to tune down the spiciness, you can skip this.

Light Soy Sauce – This is one of the must-have Asian sauces that you need to have in your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is my favorite brand for this. You can use other brands too.

Oyster Sauce – You should definitely add this to your kitchen. Oyster Sauce adds a great hint of sweetness and a rich savoriness to the dish. I like to use Thai brand, such as Maekrua for this sauce.

Olive Oil – Any kind of Olive Oil should work. I especially like the extra virgin olive oil.

Vegetable Oil – I normally use Rapeseed Oil. You can also try Sunflower Oil.

Green Onions – or called Spring Onions. It is great for garnishing at the end. It adds beautiful green color and it is rich in healthy nutrients.

Garlic – Use lots of Garlic here. The garlicky flavor is amazing in this dish.

Frozen Dumplings – You can easily buy some frozen dumplings at your local grocery store. If you have homemade ones that are leftover, perfect, you can use those.

HOW TO MAKE THIS SPICY GARLIC UDON NOODLES

Make the spicy garlic butter sauce – In a frying pan, on medium-high heat, add the unsalted Butter and Olive Oil. Once melted, add the Garlic. Gently stir well until fragrant. Then add the Chili Flakes. Continue to stir. Add in Oyster Sauce, Light Soy Sauce, and Gochujang. Simmer and combine well for 1-2 minutes. Turn the heat off and set aside

Fry the Dumplings – In another frying pan, add in Vegetable Oil, fry some frozen Dumplings for 6-7 minutes until nicely golden. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Broccoli – In a pot, boil some water on high heat, cook the Broccoli for about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Udon Noodles – Boil a pot of water and cook the Udon noodles for 1-2 minutes until the noodles loosen up. Drain and set aside.

Assemble the dish – Reheat the spicy garlic butter sauce on medium-high heat. Add the Udon noodles directly into the pan. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes until everything is well combined. The sauce will get thicker and look glossy. Add in the cooked Broccoli. Mix well.

Ready to serve – Transfer to serving plates. Place some fried Dumplings on top and garnish with some chopped Green Onions. Ready to enjoy!

Haini’s Tips

– You can choose frozen dumplings of your choice. It can be vegetarian or with meat.
– I love the Broccoli in this dish. You can also substitute Broccoli with Bok Choy.
– Remember not to cook the Udon Noodles for too long in the water as it will be cooked again with the sauce. You want to keep the good chewy texture of the noodles.
– If you don’t have unsalted Butter, you can just use regular Butter.
– If you do not want to add dumplings, you can also add Shrimp, Chicken, or Tofu.

I hope you will enjoy making this Spicy Garlic Udon Noodles with Dumplings recipe. Eating a such comforting meal will bring you so much joy. This is perfect for a quick meal at any time of the day! You can also be creative and add different ingredients to your preference. Why not try it today?

MORE QUICK AND EASY NOODLES RECIPES:

Easy Fried Rice Noodles with Eggs 鸡蛋炒米粉

Garlic Shrimp Chili Oil Ramen

Double Cheesy and Spicy Udon Noodles

Stir-fry Soy Sauce Shrimp Glass Noodles

Creamy Ramen Carbonara

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