Ingredients
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1 (8 oz package) udon noodles
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1/4 cup gochujang, or to taste
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1/2 cup water, divided
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 (10-oz.) bunch dinosaur (lacinato) kale,ribs removed and roughly chopped
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1/2 cup scallions, divided
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup matchstick-cut cucumber
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toasted sesame seeds
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toasted sesame oil
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1/2 lime lime, cut into 4 wedges, for serving
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![All ingredients gathered to make gochujang noodles.]()
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water; set aside.
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Whisk together gochujang, 1/4 cup water, soy sauce, maple syrup, and lime juice in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
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Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add kale, 1/4 cup of the scallions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly with tongs, until greens are just wilted and tender, and garlic and onions are glossy and almost translucent, about 2 minutes. Add sauce to greens and cook until slightly thickened and darkened in color, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
![Greens cooking in a skillet and sauce added, cooking until slightly thickened.]()
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Add cooked noodles and cook, until sauce is bubbling where it pools, about 2 to 3 minutes, gradually adding remaining 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if more sauce is needed to coat the noodles.
![Noodles added to greens, cooking until sauce bubbles.]()
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Top with cucumber, remaining 1/4 cup scallions, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve warm with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 299 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 299 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1683mg | 73% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 8g | 15% |
| Vitamin C 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium 218mg | 17% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 564mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
