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Korean-Style Spicy Garlic Noodle Stir-Fry with Veggies

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This Korean-style spicy garlic noodle stir-fry with veggies is a quick, bold-flavored dish made with chewy noodles, fresh vegetables, and a garlicky gochujang sauce. It’s the perfect spicy, savory, and slightly sweet comfort food—all made in one pan.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz noodles (ramen, udon, or rice noodles)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for cooking)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or spinach (optional)

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Optional toppings:

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Fried or soft-boiled egg
  • Additional green onions
  • Crushed peanuts or cashews
  • Kimchi

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, and toasted sesame oil to make the sauce.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Add cooked noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Toss to combine and heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds, green onions, egg, or other toppings if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust gochujang to taste—start with less if you prefer milder heat.
  • Add protein like tofu, shrimp, or cooked chicken for a heartier meal.
  • Use rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
  • Mix the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge up to 5 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce.

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