Korean Gochujang Seafood Fried Noodles

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat a wok or large pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
   ≈1:08
2. 2
   Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
   ≈1:16
3. 3
   Add the prawns, spread them out, and let them cook without stirring until about 80% cooked on one side. Flip and cook the other side. Add more oil if the pan seems dry.
   ≈1:29
4. 4
   Add the calamari pieces with some spacing, as they cook very quickly. After about 10–15 seconds, the calamari will be done. Remove all seafood from the pan and set aside.
   ≈2:03
5. 5
   In the same pan, add a little more oil. Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger, and stir until fragrant.
   ≈2:40
6. 6
   Pour in the water, add the gochujang and sugar, and stir well until the gochujang is fully dissolved. Bring to a boil.
   ≈3:11
7. 7
   Add 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce first. Since different gochujang brands have varying saltiness levels, taste the sauce and add up to 1 more tablespoon if needed for a total of about 4 tablespoons.
   ≈3:33
8. 8
   Add the cooked noodles and spread them out well. Cook until the sauce thickens significantly and coats the noodles evenly.
   ≈3:54
9. 9
   Return the cooked seafood to the pan. Add the greens and fresh chilli slices if using. Drizzle in the sesame oil and toss everything together.
   ≈4:36
10. 10
    Cook until the greens are softened. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds, turn off the heat, and serve.
    ≈5:04