Savory Korean-Inspired Noodle Bowl with Gochujang and Miso

Ingredients

- 8 oz dried Asian noodles
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen edamame
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 block tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken
- 4 cups water (or enough to make the broth)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup bean sprouts

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broth:
- In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a simmer.
- Add 1 tbsp of Better Than Bouillon Chicken, 2 tbsp of gochujang, 1 tbsp of miso paste, and 1 tbsp of peanut butter, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Allow the broth to simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

2. Cook the Noodles:
- In a large pot, boil water and cook 8 oz of dried Asian noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Vegetables and Tofu:
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 block of tofu, cubed, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup each of frozen corn, peas, and edamame. Stir-fry until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

4. Assemble the Noodle Bowl:
- Divide the cooked noodles among four bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Evenly distribute the tofu and vegetable mixture over each bowl of noodles.
- Top each bowl with 1/4 cup of chopped kimchi and 1 cup of bean sprouts.

5. Cook the Eggs:
- In a small pot, bring water to a gentle boil, add a pinch of salt, and carefully add 2 large eggs.
- Cook for 7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. Remove eggs, run under cold water, peel, and cut in half.
- Place half an egg on top of each noodle bowl.

6. Garnish:
- Sprinkle each bowl with finely sliced spring onions, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and nori strips.
- Drizzle with 2 tbsp of hoisin sauce.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Gochujang, Miso, Asian noodles, Korean bowl, Noodle soup, Tofu, Kimchi, Spinach, Hoisin sauce, Savory dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1600

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