Shrimp udon noodles with spicy peanut sauce
Today we're preparing udon noodles with a sweet, salty and spicy wrap sauce. You'll love the peanut taste in this spicy Asian dish. Add the accompaniments of your choice for a complete meal. Here, the noodles are served with sautéed shrimp. Follow the recipe below, and discover plenty of tips and tricks at the end to adapt it to your tastes, and enjoy!
Ingredients
Shrimps:
Sauce:
Noodles:
Materials
- 1 frying pan with lid
- 1 soup plate
- 1 garlic crusher
- chopsticks
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Preparation
- Shrimp:
Pour a drizzle of sesame oil into a frying pan over medium heat and brown the shrimp. - The sauce:
Mix directly on the plate: soy sauce, peanut butter, crushed garlic clove and ginger, gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste), honey and water. - The noodles:
Place the pre-cooked udon noodles in the pan with the shrimp and add the water. Cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
* In the middle of cooking, stir the noodles with your chopsticks to loosen them.
*The cooking method may vary from package to package, so be sure to check! - Place the noodles and shrimp on the plate and toss with the chopsticks. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
*I've added parsley, which can be replaced by coriander, scallions or chives.
Observations
How do I store these udon noodles?
The recipe is for one person and should ideally be eaten immediately after cooking. However, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can udon noodles be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them without any problem.
How do I cook udon noodles?
Here, I used pre-cooked udon noodles and followed the instructions on the packet, which recommended cooking them in a frying pan with their accompaniments for 3 minutes, covered, with 3 tablespoons of water. Instructions may vary, so be sure to read the packet!
What can I replace the honey with?
You can replace it with another sweetener: maple syrup, brown sugar...
What can I use instead of shrimps?
You can replace the shrimp with the protein of your choice, or even vegetables, for example!
What can I use instead of sesame oil?
You can use a neutral oil.
What can I use instead of sesame seeds?
Replace them with fried onions or chopped peanuts, for example!
What can I use instead of peanut butter?
I used unsweetened peanut puree, but you can also use peanut butter and why not try this recipe with tahini (sesame puree).
What can I use instead of udon noodles?
You can replace udon noodles with any type of noodle (rice noodles, instant noodles) or pasta (long pasta such as linguine or pappardelle).
What to replace gochujang with?
You can replace the gochujang (fermented Korean chili paste) with sriracha or other hot sauces! If you don't like spicy food, don't add it!
What can I use instead of garlic and ginger?
Here I've used fresh garlic and ginger, but you can add them ground.
What herbs should I add?
Here, I've added parsley. You can also add coriander, green onion or chives!
