The best meals always happen on the fly. When you’re not really too worried about measuring, or making a recipe fit any criterias- that’s when the magic really happens and that’s how these Sweet & Spicy Udon Noodles came about last weekend. I was craving something noodle-y, sweet, spicy and kind of like a stir fry. I looked in the pantry, saw the Udon noodles that had been in there forever and then busted out my collection of Asian sauces and ingredients!
In a short while later, these Udon noodles were ready and Pinank, Chandani and I pretty much ate them right out of the pot Friday night. The texture of Udon noodles reminds me of a cross between lo mein and drunken noodles- which I am SO here for!!
As for the sauces, gochujang, gochugaru and dark soy sauce are all available on Amazon if you can’t get to a local Asian market! Hoisin sauce, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, Rice Wine Vinegar, and Sesame oil can all usually be found at your local grocery store as well. Here are the Udon Noodles I used for this recipe. These ingredients last forever and are absolutely delightful in Asian inspired dishes like stir fry/noodles/rice!
I hope you all enjoy this dish as much as my family did! If you make it, be sure to tag me in @thechutneylife !
