Vegan Spicy Buldak Noodles
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with Vegan Spicy Buldak Noodles, a plant-based twist on the fiery Korean favorite! This recipe combines springy vegan-friendly ramen noodles with a savory and spicy gochujang-based sauce that’s perfectly balanced with hints of sweet maple syrup and creamy unsweetened plant-based milk. Sautéed garlic and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) add layers of depth, while optional crispy tofu provides a protein-packed boost. With a quick 20-minute prep and cook time, this dish is ideal for a bold, satisfying meal on busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh scallions and sesame seeds, these noodles deliver a smoky, creamy kick of heat—perfect for spice lovers craving a vegan comfort food delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Ramen noodles (vegan-friendly)
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste, vegan-friendly)
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 4 tablespoons Plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- 2 pieces Scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 100 grams Firm tofu (optional, for added protein)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Cook the vegan-friendly ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, gochugaru, and plant-based milk to make the spicy sauce.
If using tofu, cut it into small cubes. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the tofu until golden and slightly crispy. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the spicy sauce mixture and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it starts to thicken and bubble.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat them evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Stir in the cooked tofu (if using).
Divide the noodles into serving bowls and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fiery, plant-based deliciousness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 868 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
