Gochujang Buttered Noodles¶
 Serves |
 Total Time |
|---|---|
| 4 | 25 minutes |
Ingredients¶
1 pound spaghetti or other long pasta
6 Tbsp (51 g) unsalted butter
12 cloves garlic- some salt
- some pepper
0.25 cup (64 g) gochujang paste
0.25 cup (84 g) honey
0.25 cup (50 g) sherry vinegar or rice vinegar- some salt
- some pepper
some cilantro
some scallions
Cookware¶
- 1 large pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 spatula
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or other long pasta and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and return to its pot.
Step 2¶
While the pasta cooks, melt 4 tablespoons of the unsalted butter (divided) in a skillet over medium-low. Add the finely chopped garlic (about ⅓ cup) and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic starts to soften but not brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
Step 3¶
Stir in the gochujang paste, honey and sherry vinegar or rice vinegar, and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces significantly, 3 to 4 minutes; when you drag a spatula across the bottom of the skillet, it should leave behind a trail that stays put for about 3 seconds. Remove from the heat.
Step 4¶
Transfer the sauce to the pot with the spaghetti and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Vigorously stir until the butter melts. Add splashes of the pasta cooking water, as needed, to thin out the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Top with the cilantro or scallions (if using) and serve immediately.
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