A Recipe for the Parents: 10 Minute Gochujang Noodles

Over the weekend I came across this super delicious, quick and easy recipe by The Foodie Diaries - for anyone that loves noodles and spicy food, this is a must-try. 

You will need:

• 1 packet instant ramen noodles
• 2-3 tsp finely-minced garlic
• 1 tsp gochugaru (can sub crushed red chilli flakes)
• ½-1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1-2 tbsp chopped spring onions
• 1½ tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp gochujang/ red chilli paste
• 1½ tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp brown sugar

My personal tips: Biona Spelt Noodles work very well for instant-noodle recipes and instead of peanut butter, I used tahini which worked very well. 

Instructions:

• Cook ramen noodles/ noodles of choice according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some of the noodle water.
• Add the garlic, gochugaru, sesame seeds and spring onions to a heat-proof bowl.
• Gently heat the sesame oil and and once hot, pour it over the the chilli-garlic mixture. Let it sizzle for a few minutes , then whisk in the remaining ingredients (gochujang, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce lime juice and brown sugar).
• Taste and adjust according to preference, for instance adding more lime juice for a zing. You could even add a dollop of your favourite hot sauce to amp up the heat. 
• Now mix in the noodles along with a splash of the noodle cooking water. Toss until evenly combined and serve with more spring onions for garnish.