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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Main Course

    Published: Sep 29, 2022 | Last Updated On: Oct 31, 2023 by Neha Mathur

    Quick Stir Fried Kimchi Noodles

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    Stir-fried noodles with kimchi and a spicy Korean sauce, these addictive and spicy Quick Kimchi Noodles come together in under 30 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Make these vegan, or add egg, chicken, shrimp, or bacon.

    Kimchi noodles served on a plate.
    Jump to:
    • About Kimchi Noodles
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Kimchi Noodles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Kimchi Noodles

    These Quick Stir Fried Kimchi Noodles are my new favorite to prepare for easy weeknight meals. It is a simple stir-fried noodle recipe with a flavorful kimchi kick and a spicy Korean sauce.

    If you are looking for another way to use kimchi, try this easy 30-minute Kimchi noodles recipe. It is spicy, sweet, and savory at the same time!

    This recipe is also great for using that leftover can of Kimchi in your refrigerator. It is also very adaptable, adjust the sauces as per your taste, add the veggies you like, skip the ones you don’t, and increase or decrease the kimchi as per your liking.

    You can easily double or triple the recipe too.

    Here are a few more quick noodle stir fry recipes that can be prepared for your easy weeknight meals

    • Cheese Ramen Noodles
    • Chicken Pad Woon Sen Noodles
    • Drunken Noodles
    • Pad Thai Noodles
    • Hakka Noodles
    • Schezwan Noodles
    • Chilli Garlic Noodles
    • Peanut Sesame Noodles
    • Chicken Hakka Noodles
    • Cantonese Noodles

    Ingredients

    Kimchi noodles ingredients 1
    Kimchi noodles ingredients 2
    Kimchi noodles ingredients 3

    Noodles – I used stir fry noodles, but you can select from various noodles such as rice, udon, soba, ramen, linguine, etc.

    Just cook them 1 minute less than the package instructions. Make sure not to overcook the noodles; otherwise, they will turn mushy.

    Kimchi – Kimchi adds a sour and spicy kick, which is the highlight of this dish. You can either use homemade kimchi or use store-bought one.

    Make sure to buy good quality kimchi for the best taste.

    If you are sensitive to spicy and fermented ingredients, reduce the quantity.

    Try and use ripened kimchi (approximately 2 to 3 weeks old). It adds a desired depth of flavor to the noodles, making them even more delicious. If the kimchi is too fresh, it won’t bring out that flavor.

    Keep the kimchi liquid (kimchi brine, kimchi juice, kimchi water). You will need it in the recipe.

    For The Sauce – To make the sweet, spicy, and sour sauce, you will need kimchi water, toasted sesame oil, gochujang paste, rice vinegar, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and honey.

    Butter – Butter lends a nice flavor to these noodles. But you can replace it with olive oil, sesame oil, or vegetable oil.

    Veggies – To add a nice crunch to the otherwise soft noodles, I added a mix of vegetables like mushrooms, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, carrots, green cabbage, and green beans.

    You can add more veggies like snow peas, asparagus, purple cabbage, bok choy, or other veggies of your choice. You can also add crispy tofu for extra protein.

    To make a non-vegetarian version of this recipe, add stir-fried chicken, shrimp, bacon, etc. You can also scramble eggs and add them to the kimchi noodles.

    Others – You will also need fresh ginger, garlic, onions, green onions (scallions), salt, and pepper.

    You can also sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts or toasted sesame seeds on top for that extra bite and crunch.

    To make the kimchi noodles extra spicy, you can add a little gochugaru, which is Korean pepper flakes.

    How To Make Kimchi Noodles

    Cook The Noodles

    Heat 4-5 cups of water in a pan over medium heat.

    Once the water comes to a boil, add 1 teaspoon salt and 7 oz (200 g) noodles to the pan and cook until the noodles are cooked (al dente). Do not overcook; otherwise, the noodles will turn mushy.

    Drain the water and toss the noodles with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent them from sticking to each other.

    Make The Sauce

    Sir together

    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon kimchi liquid
    • 2 tablespoon gochujang
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce

    in a bowl and keep aside.

    Sauce ingredients added to a bowl.
    Ready sauce.

    Stir Fry The Noodles

    Heat 2 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted) in a wok over medium heat.

    Butter added to a wok.

    Once the butter has melted, add

    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ¼ cup chopped onions
    • 2 teaspoon minced ginger
    • ¼ cup chopped green onions

    and saute for 20-30 seconds.

    Ginger, garlic, onions and green onions added to the wok.

    Add 2-3 cups of mixed veggies and saute for 30 seconds. I use a mix of sliced mushrooms, sliced red bell peppers, sliced green bell peppers, julienned carrots, shredded green cabbage, and chopped green beans.

    Veggies added to the wok.

    Now add ½ cup of roughly chopped kimchi, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder, and cook for 30-40 seconds.

    Kimchi, salt and pepper added to the wok.

    Add the sauce and mix well.

    sauce added to the wok.

    Add the cooked noodles and toss everything well to coat the noodles with the sauce.

    Noodles added to the wok.

    Check for salt and pepper and add more if required.

    Garnish with 2 tablespoon chopped scallions and serve hot.

    Ready Kimchi noodles.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make cold kimchi noodles?

    To make the cold version, cook the noodles and keep them aside. Mix the sauce ingredients mentioned in the recipe and keep them aside.

    Once the noodles cool down, add them to a bowl along with the sauce and chopped kimchi and toss well to combine. Your Cold Kimchi Noodles are ready to be served.

    How to make vegan kimchi noodles?

    To make this recipe vegan, use vegan noodles. Replace honey with brown sugar and butter with oil. Skip adding fish sauce or replace it with miso paste.

    How to make gluten-free kimchi noodles?

    Use gluten-free noodles and replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

    Serving Suggestions

    These Kimchi noodles taste great on their own.

    Top them with a fried egg, a soft-boiled egg, or crispy tofu cubes for added protein.

    You can sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped scallion (spring onions) on top of the noodles just before them.

    Storage Suggestions

    These kimchi noodles will last in the fridge for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container. Sprinkle a little water over the noodles and reheat in a pan or the microwave until nice and warm.

    You can also boil the noodles and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Take the container out and let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes before you stir fry it. Make the fresh sauce and stir-fry the noodles and serve.

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    Stir-fried noodles with kimchi and a spicy Korean sauce, these addictive and spicy Quick Kimchi Noodles come together in under 30 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Make these vegan, add chicken, shrimp, or bacon, or top with an egg.

    Quick Stir Fried Kimchi Noodles Recipe

    Stir-fried noodles with kimchi and a spicy Korean sauce, these addictive and spicy Quick Kimchi Noodles come together in under 30 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Make these vegan, add chicken, shrimp, or bacon, or top with an egg.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Korean
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 366kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    For The Noodles

    • 7 ounce stir-fry noodles (200 g)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    For The Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon kimchi liquid
    • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce

    For The Stir Fry

    • 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • ¼ cup chopped onions
    • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
    • ¼ cup chopped green onions
    • 2-3 cups mixed veggies (I use a mix of sliced mushrooms, sliced red bell peppers, sliced green bell peppers, julienned carrots, shredded green cabbage, and chopped green beans.)
    • ½ cup roughly chopped Kimchi
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (scallions)
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    Instructions

    Cook The Noodles

    • Heat 4-5 cups of water in a pan over medium heat.
    • Once the water comes to a boil, add salt and noodles to the pan and cook until the noodles are just cooked (al dente). Do not overcook otherwise the noodles will turn mushy.
    • Drain the water and toss the noodles with oil to prevent them from sticking to each other.

    Make The Sauce

    • Sir together all the ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.

    Stir Fry The Noodles

    • Heat butter in a wok over medium heat.
    • Once the butter has melted, add garlic, onions, ginger, and green onions, and saute for 20-30 seconds.
    • Add veggies and saute for 30 seconds.
    • Now add kimchi, salt, and pepper, and cook for 30-40 seconds.
    • Add the sauce and mix well.
    • Add the cooked noodles and toss everything well to coat the noodles with the sauce.
    • Check for salt and pepper and add more if required.
    • Garnish with scallions and serve hot.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP23-uU1xAs

    Notes

    To make this recipe vegan, use vegan noodles. Replace honey with brown sugar and butter with oil. Skip adding fish sauce.
    I used stir-fry noodles, but you can select from various noodles such as rice noodles, udon noodles, soba noodles, ramen noodles, linguine, etc.
    Just cook them 1 minute less than the package instructions. Make sure not to overcook the noodles; otherwise, they will turn mushy.
    To make a non-vegetarian version of this recipe, add stir-fried chicken, shrimp, bacon, etc. You can also scramble eggs and add them to the noodles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4907IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. lori

      August 02, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Used this recipe to make my first ever kimchi dish. Made it with rice instead of noodles because I was out of noodles and it was really good. Clear and easy recipe, thank you!

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