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Soy Sauce Noodle with Stir-Fried Courgette(애호박간장비빔국수)

Soy Sauce Noodle with Stir-Fried Courgette is a quick and light Korean-inspired dish made with chewy noodles, savoury soy sauce seasoning, and tender stir-fried courgette. Flavoured with garlic, chilli, and sesame oil, it’s ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for a simple lunch or refreshing dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: korean
Calories: 660
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 80-90 g Noodles choice of noodles
  • 1 Courgette julienned
  • 20 g Green onion sliced
  • ½ Chilli spicy, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Perilla oil or sesame oil as a substitute
  • ½ tablespoon Soy sauce For stir-frying:
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce For noodles
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds – a pinch
  • Seaweed flakes – a pinch
  • salt- a pinch

Method
 

Prepare the vegetables
  1. Wash all the vegetables and prepare the noodles
  2. Julienne the courgette into thin matchsticks.
  3. Thinly slice the green onion.
  4. Finely chop the chilli (remove seeds for less heat).
  5. Mince the garlic if not already prepared.
Stir-fry the courgette
  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add perilla oil.
  2. Add green onion, garlic, and chilli, then sauté briefly until fragrant.
  3. Add the courgette and stir-fry.
  4. Season with ½ tablespoons of soy sauce and a pinch of salt, and cook until just tender (don’t let it get too soft).
  5. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Cook the noodles
  1. Boil the noodles in a pot of water according to the packet instructions.
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
  3. Shake off any remaining water completely.
Season and assemble
  1. Place the noodles in a mixing bowl. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tbsp sugar. Toss until well coated. ( add more soy sauce, sugar as you wish)
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  3. Top with the stir-fried courgette.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and seaweed flakes.

Notes

Cooking Tips for Perfect Soy Sauce Noodles with Courgette

  • Don’t overcook the courgette – Stir-fry just until it turns bright green and slightly soft. Overcooked courgette becomes mushy and watery.
  • Salt your courgette lightly (optional) – If your courgette is very watery, sprinkle a little salt on the julienned courgette and let it sit for 5 minutes. Pat dry before stir-frying for a firmer texture.
  • Use the right noodles – Thin wheat noodles, somen, or even spaghetti work well. Just avoid very thick noodles, as they won’t mix as nicely with the sauce.
  • Rinse the noodles well – After boiling, rinse under cold running water to remove starch and keep them chewy. Shake off as much water as possible before seasoning.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste – If you like a stronger flavour, add more soy sauce or a pinch of salt. For a sweeter balance, add a tiny bit more sugar.
  • Add extra toppings – A soft-boiled egg, shredded chicken, or even some crispy fried onions make this dish more filling.
  • Serve immediately – The noodles taste best when eaten right away, while they’re slightly cool and well coated in the sauce.