This creamy Cheese Kimchi Udon Noodle recipe is creamy, spicy and packed with umami flavour. All you need is 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this slurp-worthy delicious dish.
Quick udon noodles have been my go-to lunch or weeknight meal since my university student days– I have a whole note book of them for anytime I came up with a new yummy combination. Udon noodles are just so quick, easy and customizable based on whatever I have on hand! You guys requested more 'just mix' noodle recipes so today I'm sharing one that actually inspired my kimchi 'feta pasta' and misozuke 'pasta' where I added kimchi and used udon noodles instead.
The combination of chewy thick udon noodles and a cheesy, creamy, spicy sauce is just pure deliciousness and unlike the two 'feta pasta' inspired dishes, this one comes together in just 5 minutes. Plus, you only need five simple basic ingredients to make it! Let's get to it! 😋
How to Make Cheesy Kimchi Noodles
The Ingredients (+Substituions)
- Udon Noodles: You guys know I love and always recommend either fresh or frozen udon noodles but feel free to use whatever you have on hand! You can even make these with other kind of noodles like ramen or pasta. If using other noodles, cook them first and then simply just mix in the remaining ingredients.
- Kimchi: I use my homemade vegan kimchi.
- Cheese: Use your favourite cheese of choice! I use my melty mozzarella cheese or Daiya shreds.
- Corn: For extra texture and a bit of sweetness. Add other vegetables if you'd like!
- Vegan Kewpie Mayo: Or regular mayo with a touch of sugar. You can even substitute with vegan butter for a bit of a different flavour.
Want it more spicy? Add some gochugaru or gochujang for an extra kick!
Once you've gathered your ingredients, all you have to do is cook the udon noodles (I use the microwave) and then mix everything else together until the cheese melts. So quick, so easy and so damn delicious–– this is one to keep in your back pocket 😉.
More quick and easy udon noodles to love!
- Sesame Miso Butter Udon Noodles
- Mentaiko Cream Udon
- Shoyu Butter Udon
- Corn Mayo Udon
- Vegan Curry Udon
- Yaki Udon
- Chilled Tanuki Udon
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Cheesy Kimchi Udon Noodles
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
This creamy Cheese Kimchi Udon Noodle recipe is creamy, spicy and packed with umami flavour. All you need is 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this slurp-worthy delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 serving of frozen udon noodles (250g)*
- ⅓ cup vegan kimchi, roughly chopped (60-80g)
- 3 tbsp vegan melty cheese or ¼ cup vegan cheese shreds of choice(30-40g)
- ¼ cup corn (40g)
- 1 tbsp vegan kewpie mayonnaise (15g)
- toasted sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
- scallions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the frozen udon into a microwave safe bowl with a lid. Microwave for 2 minutes or until 85% cooked through. Add the cheese, corn kimchi and mayo and mix together. Microwave for another 30 seconds or until cheese is melted in. Mix everything together, top with scallions and enjoy!
Notes
- To make it more spicy: Add ½-1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) or 1-2 teaspoon of gochujang.
- Helpful Equipment: microwave safe bowl with lid
- Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer).
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: entree
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: vegan, korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 627
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Sodium: 2155mg
- Fat: 19.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 102.6g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Protein: 12.6g
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: udon noodles, kimchi, cheese
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Elizabeth Jancewicz says
Tried this with gluten free pasta. So good and so easy!
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Cecile says
Such an easy, tasty and colorful dish!! Made this for diner today, and it was so good!!!
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Ana says
This was way too tasty for something so easy! I’ve made it twice this week and added enoki mushrooms and vegan bacon crumbles instead of corn and it was amazing. Thank you for this recipe!
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Maria says
Kimchi, udon, mayo and cheese, best combo ever! Such an easy and delicious recipe
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Grace says
Absolutely delicious, quick and easy! I loved this and will definitely be having it again. Can’t wait to try more recipes!
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Alma says
As a super busy person that is always looking for delicious vegan recipes, this recipe was amazing. Super delicious and fast to make!
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Sarah says
Made this recipe for the first time the other night and have made it again this evening. It's so comforting and delicious! I omitted the kewpie as I was using a vegan cheese sauce and tried it with edamame instead of corn which was also delish!
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Lily says
Such a quick and delicious recipe! I like to add a bit of gochujang to mine for a bit of extra spice!
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Beatrice Owens says
I finally got everything I needed to give this recipe and WOW was it worth it!! So yummy and comforting. Will definitely be making this many more times.
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Emily Norberg says
This recipe was SO SIMPLE and SO QUICK...also the flavor was SOOOO YUM! Definitely a household go-to for our family. Will definitely make again! <3 Thank you Lisa!
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Stacia says
I might be biased on this one, since kimchi udon in any form is a surefire way to my heart, but this was completely delicious! My partner ran across the recipe on Instagram and IMMEDIATELY prepared it for me. It took literally 5 minutes. I will be insisting that he make it to pack in my lunch at least three times a week from now until eternity. Five stars, everyone should eat this.
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Elfy says
I really think this recipe is the tastiest thing you can possibly make in under 5 minutes. It's become an absolute staple in our household!
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Jessica says
Made this and was not disappointed!
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Jessiimamii says
I made this recipe after I saw it on Lisa's Instagram, it is definitely outside of my typical dinner but I was SO impressed!
It took less than 5 minutes to make and was the perfect blend of sour, salty and creamy.
Perfect if you want a quick dinner that feels indulgent.
Thank you Lisa!
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Shannon says
This was so easy to make for such a great end result! I used butter Bc I didn’t have Mayo, and made it spicy. So yummy! I have avoided udon for a while because bigger noodles sometimes weird me out, but I’m glad I gave them another shot.
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Tran says
This is so easy to make. When I have extra time, I’ll make it like a stir fry and add in kale. So good!
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Monette says
This easy and quick to make delicious recipe is a life saver especially during busy times! Made this with a side of Beyond Sausage and was absolutely perfect!
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Sara says
I made this the other day and it was a hit. My kids devoured it and my boyfriend asked for thirds LOL. Such a simple, quick dinner for a busy weeknight that is super delicious! Microwaving frozen udon noodles is now my go-to! 🙂
★★★★★
Lexi says
This instant meal is so tasty and quick to make when you don't have time to cook, it's super filling and doesn't require a pile of dishes to be washed!
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Lexi says
This was tasty and instant to make when you don't have time to cook, it's very filling but also doesn't create a pile of dishes to wash!
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Caitlin says
I made this my mom and it took me less than 5 minutes! She really enjoyed it and the udon captured all the flavor too. Which is something we find difficult to do with udon.
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Laura says
Amazing! This is def going into my lunch rotation! So easy to make and tasty!
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Jennifer says
This recipe is so quick easy but very delicious!
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Cal says
My fave lazy delicious meal to make. I always have kimchi and cheese so I’m always making this at least once a week 😄😄
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Brian Hendricks says
Fast, delicious, amazing!
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Kelsey says
This was SO GOOD!!! So easy and so tasty! I'll definitely be repeating and trying out the other quick udon recipes! 🙂
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Stefanie Bartholomäus says
I didn't eat any kimchi until now and still need to get accustomed to the taste, but it was really creamy and tasted good.
The fact, that it only takes 5 minutes and simple ingredients is the biggest ++++ !
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Abbie SD says
I adapted this recipe by adding sriracha and cayenne in place of the kimchi (just working with what I had in the house 😅) and it was SO GOOD! Such a simple recipe, quick to make, but great comfort food. It got the seal of approval from my husband too 🤗
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Christina Prunesti says
This is one of those dishes where the more you eat it, the better and better it gets. It's also a perfect lunch to pack when you don't have time or are unsure of what you want. It satisfies the cheesy and spicy cravings. Plus! The kimchi definitely offsets the heaviness of the cheese. Just lovely 😚👌
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Ashley says
Literally my go-to quick lunch when I’m home; kimchi and cheese is the best pair! I usually use Violife feta for the cheese which works perfectly
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Simon says
Always down for quick meals with kimchi could have been better if my homemade kimchi had more of a kick to it or made by korean people
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Nat says
Soooo yummy! Has become a staple in my apartment! It’s as easy to throw together as the recipe stipulates and also provides room to customize and add stuff as you like! Frozen udon noodles are THE move.
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Elle says
I had this and ate it for supper. It was late and it was a very quick whip surprisingly. i enjoyed this very much and would definitely be adding this recipe to my late night snack list lol.
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Erin says
I made this last night and it was a huge hit with the whole family! Definitely making it again in the future.
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