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Spicy Cheesy Udon Carbonara
Inspired by Buldak Carbonara, Vijaya Selvarju creates an at-home version! The result? Beautifully chewy udon noodles immersed in the most luscious spicy, cheesy carbonara sauce. This recipe is for the books!
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Ingredients
- 3 packets udon (600-700g frozen or instant)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 strips bacon, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoon gojuchang
- 2 teaspoons gochugaru (or any chili flakes)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- Green onions, to garnish
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Turn off the heat and add udon. Stir quickly to separate the noodles. Then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- To a large frying pan on medium heat, add butter. Once melted, add bacon and saute until lightly browned. Add the shallots and garlic, and saute for 15 to 20 seconds or until softened and fragrant. Then add the gojuchang and saute for a minute.
- Pour in whipping cream, and season with gochugaru, sugar, and salt to taste. Stir to mix in the gojuchang, and bring to a simmer.
- Sir, in mozzarella and parmesan. Then add in udon and green onions and mix to coat well.
- Transfer to a thermos and seal. Enjoy!
