Kimchi Sausage Stir-Fried Udon

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A fast and flavorful fusion stir-fry combining chewy udon noodles, smoky sausage, and tangy kimchi in a spicy Korean sauce, topped with a soft-fried egg.

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This kimchi sausage stir-fried udon brings together pantry staples and bold Korean flavors for a quick, comforting weeknight meal. The natural acidity of fermented kimchi cuts through the savory richness of the sausage while coating the thick, chewy udon noodles in a glossy, spicy glaze.

A plate of kimchi sausage stir-fried udon topped with a sunny-side-up egg and seaweed flakes
A plate of kimchi sausage stir-fried udon topped with a sunny-side-up egg and seaweed flakes
Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Total20 mins
Yield1 serving
DifficultyEasy
Calories550 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Slice the sausage
    A kitchen knife slicing a sausage into rounds on a wooden cutting board.

    Place the sausage on a wooden cutting board and slice it evenly into rounds using a sharp kitchen knife.

    Tip: Cut into uniform slices to ensure they cook evenly.
  2. 2Boil the udon noodles
    Udon noodles being boiled in a small metal pot over an open flame.

    Submerge the udon noodles in a small metal pot filled with boiling water on the stovetop, cooking until they loosen and soften.

    Tip: Do not overcook the noodles, as they will finish cooking later when stir-fried in the pan.
  3. 3Sauté the garlic in olive oil
    Olive oil being poured into a white pan with garlic sautéing inside.

    Pour olive oil into a clean white frying pan over medium heat, then add sliced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant and golden.

    Tip: Keep the heat medium so the garlic does not burn before it releases its aroma.
  4. 4Stir-fry tomatoes, kimchi, and sausage
    Chopped tomatoes, kimchi, and sausage slices being stir-fried in a white pan using kitchen tongs.

    Add the chopped tomatoes, kimchi, and sliced sausage into the pan with the sautéed garlic, using kitchen tongs to toss and stir-fry everything together.

    Tip: Press down on the tomatoes slightly to help release their juices into the pan.
  5. 5Add sauce and mix in noodles
    Korean spicy sauce and water being added to the pan as udon noodles are mixed in.

    Pour in Korean spicy sauce and a splash of water, then thoroughly combine the boiled udon noodles into the mixture.

    Tip: Toss gently with tongs to ensure the noodles absorb the sauce evenly without breaking.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator
2 days
Store in an airtight container once cooled completely.
Reheating
3 min
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water to loosen the noodles.

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~55 minutes at a moderate pace (~9 km/h).
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~1 hour 30 minutes on flat terrain (~15 km/h).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, frozen udon noodles work wonderfully. Just blanch them in boiling water for about 1 to 2 minutes until they separate before adding them to the pan.
Standard pork sausages, hot dogs, or smoky kielbasa all work well depending on your preference. Slice them evenly so they brown nicely in the pan.
The spice level depends on the Korean spicy sauce and the kimchi used. You can easily moderate the heat by reducing the amount of spicy sauce or using a milder brand.
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