Kimchi Noodles

Spice up your weeknight dinners with these bold and savory Kimchi Noodles—a quick and easy dish bursting with vibrant Korean flavors! This recipe combines hearty wheat noodles with tangy, fermented kimchi, stir-fried to perfection with garlic, scallions, and a rich soy-sesame blend. The dish is elevated by the addition of kimchi juice, lending a spicy, umami-packed kick that clings lovingly to every bite of noodle. Finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this 25-minute one-pan meal is perfect for spice lovers and fans of Korean cuisine. Serve it as a satisfying main course or an exotic side dish, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh scallions for extra crunch and color!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams dried wheat noodles
• 150 grams kimchi
• 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 scallions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 500 ml water

Directions

Step 1

Bring 500 ml of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.

Step 2

Add 200 grams of dried wheat noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3

While noodles are cooking, finely chop 150 grams of kimchi and set aside.

Step 4

Mince 2 garlic cloves and slice the white and light green parts of the 2 scallions, setting both aside.

Step 5

Once noodles are cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Add minced garlic and sliced scallions to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the chopped kimchi to the pan and stir-fry for 3 more minutes, allowing the kimchi to release its flavor.

Step 9

Stir in 2 tablespoons of kimchi juice, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the kimchi mixture. Combine well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the kimchi sauce.

Step 11

Transfer the kimchi noodles to serving plates and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve immediately, garnished with additional sliced scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(979.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1086.4

Total Fat 35.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1509.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 749.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 59.8%