Creamy Spicy Udon Noodles
Shrimp and Bacon

Indulgent cream cheese udon noodles coated in a rich, velvety orange sauce infused with Korean hot pepper paste, savory bacon, and plump shrimp.

Ingredients

• 400 g udon noodles
• 150 g white mushrooms
• 150 g shrimp
• 100 g bacon
• 20 g garlic
• 1 onion
• 1 slice cheese
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• to taste crushed black pepper
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp Korean hot pepper paste
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 100 ml milk
• 100 ml whipping cream
• a little cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Dice the red onion

   

   Place the red onion on a wooden cutting board and use a chefs knife to carefully cut it into small, uniform diced pieces.

   Tip: Keep your fingertips tucked inward to protect your hands while chopping.
2. 2Slice white mushrooms

   

   Place the white mushrooms on a wooden cutting board and use a kitchen knife to slice them thinly.

   Tip: Keep the slices uniform in thickness so they cook evenly.
3. 3Dice garlic and cut bacon

   

   Chop the garlic cloves into fine pieces and cut the bacon into small segments on a wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Dice the garlic finely to release maximum flavor during stir-frying.
4. 4Prepare the sauce

   

   Combine light soy sauce, crushed black pepper, chili powder, Korean hot pepper paste, salt, and sugar in a small bowl or pot, add a small half-bowl of water, and stir evenly.

   Tip: Mix the Korean hot pepper paste thoroughly with the liquid so no clumps remain.
5. 5Boil the udon noodles

   

   Place the udon noodles into a strainer basket submerged in boiling water and cook for 1 minute, then remove and plunge into cold water to cool.

   Tip: Cooling the noodles in cold water stops the cooking process and maintains a perfect chewy texture.
6. 6Boil shrimp

   

   Place shrimp into a strainer basket submerged in boiling water and boil for 2 minutes, then remove.

   Tip: Do not overcook the shrimp so they maintain a tender texture.
7. 7Sauté the diced onions

   

   Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, then pour in the freshly diced onions and stir-fry them until they become fragrant and translucent.

   Tip: Ensure the oil is heated before adding the onions to achieve an even sauté.
8. 8Add garlic and bacon

   

   Toss the diced garlic and small bacon segments into the pan along with the sautéed onions. Continue stir-frying until the garlic is fragrant and the bacon begins to release its flavorful oils.

   Tip: Stir frequently to prevent the minced garlic from burning in the pan.
9. 9Add mushrooms and shrimp

   

   Add the sliced white mushrooms and the pre-cooked shrimp to the pan containing the sautéed onion mixture. Stir-fry everything together until the mushrooms become soft and tender.

   Tip: Stir continuously to ensure the mushrooms absorb the flavorful oils from the bacon and garlic.
10. 10Pour in the sauce mixture

    

    Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the stir-fried ingredients and mix evenly to coat everything thoroughly.

    Tip: Scrape the bottom of the pan while stirring to release any browned bits for extra flavor.
11. 11Add milk and whipping cream

    

    Pour 100ml of milk followed by 100ml of whipping cream into the pan with the stir-fried ingredients. Stir continuously to combine everything into a smooth, creamy sauce base.

    Tip: Pour the dairy gradually while stirring to prevent any separation in the simmering sauce.
12. 12Add a slice of cheese

    

    Place a single slice of cheese directly into the creamy sauce mixture. Stir gently with kitchen tongs until the cheese completely melts and thickens the sauce.

    Tip: Ensure the heat is kept on low after adding the cheese to prevent burning at the bottom of the pan.
13. 13Toss in the udon noodles

    

    Add the pre-cooked udon noodles directly into the pan containing the rich, creamy sauce. Use tongs to mix everything thoroughly, ensuring every strand of noodle is completely coated.

    Tip: Toss gently so the thick udon noodles absorb the flavors without breaking apart.

Storage & Reheating

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