Description
A comforting dish that combines the spicy, fermented tang of kimchi with rich butter and tender udon noodles, topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup kimchi
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- Optional protein (sliced pork belly, tofu, or shrimp)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the udon noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add minced garlic and stir for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 cup of kimchi and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained udon noodles to the skillet, along with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Toss until well-combined.
- Boil water in a small pot. Carefully add the eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel and set aside.
- Serve the udon in bowls, topped with a soft-boiled egg and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality kimchi and ensure your noodles are freshly cooked. Adjust ingredient amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: kimchi, udon, butter, soft boiled egg, Korean food, comfort food