Creamy Kimchi Udon

A savoury creamy sauce with a nice kick of kimchi and gochugaru.

• ⏲️ Prep time: 10 mins
• 🍳 Cook time: 20 mins
• 🍽️ Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 package udon noodles
• 1 Tbsp plant-based butter or oil
• 1 shallot, sliced into thin strips or rings
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 3/4 cup kimchi, brine included
• 1 serving plain or smoked tofu
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp gochugaru
• 2 green onions, chopped fine
• toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Cook the udon noodles according to instructions and set aside.
2. In a saucepan or wok heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute one minute. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture in the pot to make a roux.
3. Slowly pour the milk into the pan while whisking everything. Allow the milk to heat through and create a cream sauce.
4. Add kimchi to the pot, along with the tofu, nutritional yeast, sugar, and gochugaru. Stir slowly while heating the mixture through.
5. Add the cooked noodles to the pot and stir to combine and heat through.
6. Serve hot, garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.