⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 1 servings

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 2 cups Seafood Broth
• 1/2 cup Kimchi
• 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
• 4 oz Shrimp
• 4 oz Mussels
• 4 oz Squid
• 8 oz Udon Noodles
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp, minced Ginger
• 2, thinly sliced Scallions
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 tsp, toasted Sesame Seeds

📖 Instructions

1. First things first: Prepare your mise en place! Chop all your veggies. Thinly slice the scallions; roughly chop the garlic; and don't forget to finely mince that ginger. I like to use a microplane for the ginger, it's super fast!
2. Next, heat up your large pot over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of sesame oil. Once it's hot, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds – just until fragrant. Don't burn them, or you’ll ruin your flavor base!
3. Now, pour in the seafood broth (or chicken broth if you prefer) and bring it to a gentle simmer. Then stir in your kimchi and gochujang. I usually add about 2 tablespoons of gochujang but adjust this to your preferred spice level! Taste as you go. It's super important to taste to get the balance just right. Remember, it's your masterpiece!
4. Once the broth is simmering nicely, carefully add your shrimp, mussels, and squid (or any seafood you're using). Cook until the seafood is opaque and cooked through. Typically this takes 3-5 minutes depending on how thinly sliced you've gotten it and the type of seafood.
5. While the seafood is cooking, prepare your udon noodles. Cook them according to package directions until al dente (slightly firm to the bite). Drain well; rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, and set aside.
6. Once the seafood is cooked, gently add the cooked udon noodles to the pot. Toss to combine everything perfectly.
7. Finally, garnish generously with your chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy every flavorful bite! Mmm, that's what I call a comforting bowl of heaven on a chilly night..

📝 Notes

• Make sure your seafood is fresh and high-quality for the best results.
• If you don't have seafood broth, you can substitute with chicken broth or vegetable broth.
• Adjust the amount of gochujang to your liking. If you prefer a milder dish, use less gochujang or a less spicy variety of kimchi.