A delicious Korean Sweet & Savory Beef Sesame Udon recipe.
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Korean Sweet & Savory Beef Sesame Udon
Other★ Easy32min
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Korean Sweet & Savory Beef Sesame Udon
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udon noodles (frozen preferred) | 1 | ||
| Beef (sliced beef roll or tenderloin) | 150 | ||
| Onion | 0.5 | ||
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | ||
| Light soy sauce | 2 | ||
| Dark soy sauce | 0.5 | ||
| Sugar | 1-1.5 | ||
| Sesame paste | 1 | ||
| Peanut butter (optional) | 0.5 | ||
| Sesame oil | 1 | ||
| Water or stock | 2-3 | ||
| Black pepper | a pinch | ||
| Korean gochujang (optional) | 0.5 | ||
| Carrot (julienned, optional) | |||
| Green pepper (julienned, optional) |
Cooking StepsHow to cook Korean Sweet & Savory Beef Sesame Udon step by step
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Step 1 Detail
Make the sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth. Thin the sesame paste with a little water first so it doesnt clump.
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Step 2 Detail
Cook the noodles: Blanch udon in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
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Step 3 Detail
Stir-fry the beef: Heat oil in a wok over high heat, quickly stir-fry the beef until just browned, then remove and set aside.
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Step 4 Detail
Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and softened.
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Step 5 Detail
Combine: Add the udon and beef back to the wok, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together.
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Step 6 Detail
Reduce the sauce: Stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens and evenly coats every strand of noodle — this is the key step.
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Step 7 Detail
Finish: Drizzle a little sesame oil and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
