Korean-style Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup
A simple and delicious Korean-style beef brisket rice noodle soup that's easy to enjoy.
📝 Editor's Notes
Beef Brisket Stir-fried Udon (우삼겹 볶음우동) is an excellent dish featuring a perfect harmony of savory beef brisket (우삼겹), spicy seasoning, and chewy udon noodles.
Especially with the use of a meal prep kit, the cooking process is simple, and pre-cooking udon noodles in the microwave makes it easy for even beginner cooks to follow.
Its spicy yet savory beef brisket flavor is appealing to anyone who enjoys Korean cuisine.
It's perfect as a warm and hearty meal on chilly days, or as a casual snack with drinks for friends.
With its sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, combined with umami, it's an addictive dish you won't forget once you try it.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
Beef brisket (우삼겹) is characterized by being thinly sliced, allowing it to cook quickly and absorb seasonings well.
Fresh usamgyeop (우삼겹) should be reddish with clean white fat and free from any gamey odor.
When purchasing in a meal prep kit form, always check the expiration date and ensure the contents are stored fresh.
For udon noodles, a chewy texture is important, so choose plump and firm noodles that are not mushy.
Bean sprouts are a key ingredient for a crispy texture; fresh bean sprouts should have firm, plump ends and a vibrant green color.
It's best to cook them as soon as possible after purchase.
🔄 Substitution Guide
Instead of beef brisket (우삼겹), you can use chadolbagi (차돌박이 - thinly sliced beef brisket) or daepae samgyeopsal (대패삼겹살 - thinly sliced pork belly).
Chadolbagi (차돌박이) has a higher fat content than usamgyeop (우삼겹), resulting in a richer, more savory flavor, while daepae samgyeopsal (대패삼겹살) offers a lighter taste.
However, there may be slight differences in texture and flavor.
Using rice noodles instead of udon noodles provides a lighter and unique texture; rice noodles can also be a gluten-free option.
If you don't have bean sprouts, adding shredded cabbage or sliced onions can also provide a crunchy texture.
Cabbage will add sweetness, and onions will add an aromatic flavor.
A small amount of oyster sauce or chicken stock can be used instead of Dashida (다시다) to add umami, but it may differ from the unique depth of flavor that Dashida (다시다) provides.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
There are two main cooking points for this recipe.
First, pre-cook the udon noodles by microwaving them for about 2 minutes.
This prevents the noodles from getting mushy from over-stir-frying in the pan and helps the sauce absorb better into the noodles.
Second, heat control is important when adding the sauce and stir-frying.
After the meat has rendered enough oil, add the sauce and stir-fry quickly for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
Finally, when adding bean sprouts, stir-fry quickly over high heat for less than 1 minute to lightly wilt them while maintaining their crisp texture.
Be careful not to overcook them, as this can make the bean sprouts soft and create excess liquid.
👨🍳 Directions
In a deep pan or wok, add 1 pack of the meal prep kit and stir-fry until the beef is cooked and a little oil renders out.
Add 500 ml of water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp Dashida (다시다), then bring to a boil.
Once the broth boils, add 2 portions of rice noodles and cook for about 1 minute.
Sprinkle generously with black pepper to taste.
Transfer the noodles and beef to a bowl. Top with bean sprouts and Cheongyang chili pepper (청양고추) to your liking for serving.
💡 Tips
If soaking rice noodles is inconvenient, using frozen rice noodles can be handy.
Mix the bean sprouts with the hot noodles and broth to ensure they cook well.
Enjoy a richer flavor by serving with pickled onion sauce, made from Sriracha and Hoisin sauce in a 1:1 ratio.
📦 Storage & Reuse
The finished Beef Brisket Stir-fried Udon (우삼겹 볶음우동) is best enjoyed immediately.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
This is because udon noodles can swell or get mushy over time.
Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture of the noodles.
To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes or gently stir-fry in a pan over low heat.
Adding a little water or broth at this point will help keep the noodles moist while reheating.
Similar to stir-frying rice with leftover sauce, try making kimchi fried rice (김치볶음밥) or other stir-fried dishes with the remaining ingredients.
🥢 Who This Is For
This Beef Brisket Stir-fried Udon (우삼겹 볶음우동) is especially recommended as a late-night snack.
It will be a hearty and delicious meal to comfort you after a long day at work.
If you enjoy spicy flavors, you'll be more than satisfied.
Paired with a glass of beer, it makes for an excellent appetizer for a home-cooked drink.
Good side dishes to serve with it include refreshing danmuji (단무지 - pickled radish) or pickles, or a clear soup like eomuk-tang (어묵탕 - fish cake soup).
These can balance the spiciness and complete a well-rounded meal.
🔥 Nutrition Info
One serving of this Beef Brisket Stir-fried Udon (우삼겹 볶음우동) is estimated to be around 500-600 kcal.
This is due to the high fat content from the beef brisket (우삼겹) and carbohydrates from the udon noodles.
Protein is estimated to be about 25-35g, fat about 30-40g, and carbohydrates about 40-50g.
Beef brisket (우삼겹) provides high-quality protein and iron, which can help prevent anemia, while bean sprouts are rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, beneficial for boosting immunity and gut health.
Cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) contain capsaicin, which can boost metabolism, and egg yolks are rich in vitamin D and lecithin, helping to balance nutrition.
However, the sodium content can be somewhat high, so it is recommended to consume less of the broth if possible.
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