Korean-Fusion Gochujang Dan Dan

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dried wheat noodles
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 2 heads bok choy, halved(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, peanut butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil until a smooth paste forms.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground pork until fully cooked and slightly crispy.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pork, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour the chicken broth and the prepared gochujang sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine and simmer for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   If using bok choy, blanch it in the noodle water for the last 2 minutes of cooking, then drain both.

7. 7

   Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat every strand in the spicy sauce.

8. 8

   Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.