Ingredients
Kimchi Udon Pasta
2 tbsp mentaiko
½ cup aged kimchi, chopped
1 package sanuki udon
1 tbsp butter
handful nori, chopped
handful scallion, cut diagonal
handful bonito flakes
Kimchi Stock
1 cup aged kimchi, juice
½ cup chicken stock
3 tbsp butter
Tools
pan
pot
Directions
Kimchi Udon Pasta
Step 1
Get a pot of water boiling, boil the udon for 45 seconds, just until it separates.
1 package sanuki udon
pot
Step 2
In a hot pan, add the butter and kimchi, and cook about 40 seconds. You want to get a good caramelization.
1 tbsp butter
½ cup aged kimchi, chopped
pan
Step 3
Next add the mentaiko, and cook about 20 seconds.
2 tbsp mentaiko
Step 4
Add 1/2 cup of the Kimchi stock, and mix. Color should darken.
Step 5
Add the udon, with a spoonful of the noodle water. Add a little more kimchi stock to get the right sauce texture, then plate.
1 package sanuki udon
Step 6
Garnish with scallion, nori, then bonito. Enjo
handful scallion, cut diagonal
handful nori, chopped
handful bonito flakes
Kimchi Stock
Step 1
Combine kimchi juice, stock, and butter in a pot and cook until butter melts. Blend or use immersion blender to emulsify, set aside.
1 cup aged kimchi, juice
½ cup chicken stock
3 tbsp butter
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