Korean Udon Noodle Cheesy Carbonara

Wed, 27 September 2023

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4

 

3 packets udon (600-700g frozen or instant)

2 tbsp butter

2 chicken fillets sliced in to strips

3 strips bacon, finely chopped

1 shallot, finely minced

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp black garlic chilli rayu

3 tbsp gojuchang ( korean chilli paste)

100ml double cream

2 tsp gochugaru (or any chili flakes)

1 tsp sugar

Kosher salt to taste

Handfull shredded mozzarella

Hand full grated parmesan

Sliced scallions  to garnish

 

METHOD

 

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Turn off the heat and add udon. Stir quickly to separate the noodles. Then drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

 

To a large frying pan on medium heat add butter. Once melted, add bacon and sauté until lightly browned. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté for 15-20 seconds or until softened and fragrant. Then add the gojuchang and sauté for a minute.

 

Pour in whipping cream, and season with gochugaru, sugar, and salt to taste.

 

Stir to mix in the gojuchang, and the chilli rayu and bring to a simmer.

 

Stir in mozzarella and parmesan. Then add in udon, and mix to coat well.

 

Garnish with scallions before serving. Enjoy!