For topping: sliced cucumber, green onions, toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
Cook the noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes).
Drain. Once the noodles are tender, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking and cool the noodles. Divide the noodles between two serving bowls or plates.
Make the sauce. While the noodles are cooking, you can prepare thesauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the kimchi juice, soy sauce, sugar, white vinegar, gochujang, and toasted sesame oil.
Chop and add the kimchi. Roughly chop the kimchi into 1/2-inch slices and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine. At this point, you can taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Assemble. Divide the sauce between the two serving bowls and arrange it on top of the noodles. Next, toss well to coat the noodles with the sauce. The noodles will be very juicy, that is normal!
Garnish. Before serving, garnish each bowl with sliced cucumber, chopped scallions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
These kimchi noodles are best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
Do not overcook the noodles. For optimal texture, keep an eye on the noodles during cooking to ensure they are not under or overcooked. I usually stop cooking them once al-dente and rinse them once or twice under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Adjust the spiciness to your liking. When making the sauce, start with only half the amount of Gochujang and add more until it reaches a level of spiciness that you can tolerate. If you love spicy foods, you can increase the spiciness of this dish by adding Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Do not use more than one tablespoon of Gochujang, otherwise the sauce will be too salty.