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Garlic Mushroom Udon

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I still remember standing in the Asian grocery aisle not too long ago, holding a tub of ssamjang and looking at it like it was a mystery. It was sitting right next to gochujang, which we already loved and trusted, so we felt like we had to bring it home. The first few tries were… not it. Too unbalanced, too flat, just confusing.

But this bowl right here was the first time everything clicked. The sweetness from the ssamjang melts into the butter and garlic, the mushrooms get all nutty and golden, and the parmesan makes it glossy and rich in the most unexpected way. It is definitely sweeter than our usual noodle bowls, so if you have a sweet tooth, this one is for you. It is cozy, a little indulgent, and smells like actual heaven while it cooks.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 150 g shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ssamjang (or 1 tbsp gochujang for spice)
  • 1/2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 14 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp thick oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp (vegan) fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 packs wet udon noodles
  • 1 green onion, greens sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white sugar, and vegan fish sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Boil the udon according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup noodle water, then drain.
  3. In a wok over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the ssamjang, chopped mushrooms, and pine nuts. Cook until fragrant and golden, then remove from the wok.
  4. In the same wok, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the prepared sauce and parmesan. Stir until glossy and slightly sticky, then add the udon and toss to coat. Add the reserved noodle water and cook for 1 minute more until silky.
  6. Divide into bowls and top with the mushroom mixture, sesame seeds, and sliced green onion.
  • Author: Siemen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Find it online: https://dishcoveryblog.com/garlic-mushroom-udon/