Spicy Cheesy Udon Carbonara (Inspired by Buldak Carbonara!)
I have been a fan of Buldak Carbonara for some time now, and wanted to put my own homemade spin on it :D
The result is beautifully chewy udon noodles immersed in the most luscious spicy, cheesy carbonara sauce. This recipe is for the books!
INGREDIENTS
3 packets udon (600-700g frozen or instant)
2 tbsp butter
3 strips bacon, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tbsp gojuchang
1 ¼ cup whipping cream (35%)
2 tsp gochugaru (or any chili flakes)
1 tsp sugar
1 pinch MSG
Kosher salt to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup grated parmesan
Green onions to garnish
METHOD
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 15-20 seconds or until softened and fragrant. Then add the gojuchang and saute for a minute.
Pour in whipping cream, and season with gochugaru, sugar, MSG 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 mix to coat well.
Garnish with green onions before serving. Enjoy!