Sticky Gochujang Pork Noodles
Sticky Gochujang Pork Noodles is a high-protein bowl recipe ready in 20 min. It makes 4 servings, each 760 kcal with 32 g protein. Beginner level, 13 ingredients.
Adapted from a home cook's recipe and measured by Cookpath.
- 20 mintotal
- Beginnerlevel
- 760kcal a serving
- 32 gprotein
What is Sticky Gochujang Pork Noodles
Minced pork browned and coated in a sticky gochujang, soy, honey and mirin sauce, tossed with ramen noodles and topped with sesame seeds, spring onion and chilli oil.
- Bowls · Pork
- Sautéing & stir-fry
How to make Sticky Gochujang Pork Noodles
Tips from the cook
- Let the pork brown and start to caramelise, as the browned edges give the dish its flavour.
- Cook the gochujang with the garlic and ginger for a minute, so it loses its raw edge.
- Separate the noodles with tongs as they soften, so they cook evenly.
- Finish over high heat until the sauce turns glossy.
- Best eaten at once, as the noodles keep soaking up the sauce.
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Sticky Gochujang Pork Noodles substitutions
Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.
Pork mince4 options
- Turkey or chicken mince 1:1 by weight
Leaner: add a little oil.
- Beef mince 1:1 by weight
- Plant-based mince 1:1; check label
May carry soy/gluten (inferred).
- Minced mushrooms + vegetarian bouillon (meatless stir-fry) to taste
Texture.
Gochujang2 options
- Miso + chilli powder or paprika + pinch cayenne + honey 1 tbsp = 1/2 tbsp miso + 1/2 tbsp chili
Less sweet.
Still contains soy.
- Chilli powder + mushroom powder + honey (soy-free) 1:1
Less depth.
Soy sauce2 options
- Tamari (labelled gluten-free) 1:1
Still soy.
Still contains soy.
- Coconut aminos 1:1 (sweeter, use a bit more salt)
Less salty; dark, sold in health-food aisles.
Sesame oil2 options
- Neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed) 1:1
Loses the toasted nutty flavour in dressings.
- Peanut oil (not for peanut allergy) 1:1
Still contains peanuts.
Chicken stock3 options
- Vegetable stock (check the label for celery) 1:1 by volume
Less poultry flavour; the page notes vegetable broth usually has celery, carrots, onions.
Still contains celery.
- Mushroom broth (dried or fresh shiitake simmered in plain water 20-30 min) 1:1 by volume
Earthy taste.
- Miso whisked into hot water (1-2 tsp per 1 cup) 1:1 by volume
Add late; do not boil hard.
Still contains soy.
Instant ramen noodles1 option
- Thin rice noodles 1:1 by weight
Sesame seeds1 option
- Leave out leave out (garnish only)
Spring onions2 options
- Chives 1:1
- Leave out leave out (garnish only)
Chilli oil1 option
- Leave out (garnish/to serve) leave out (garnish only)
