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Bowl of spicy potato noodles garnished with herbs and spices

Spicy Potato Noodles

A flavorful dish combining soft potato noodles and a spicy sauce with fresh veggies, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces potato noodles, or glass noodles, soaked or cooked as package says
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks, or use pre-made potato noodles
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onion, sliced For garnish and flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang, or chili paste, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using dried noodles, cook them or soak them until soft, then drain and set aside. If using fresh potato noodles, rinse and drain.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the potato matchsticks or potato noodles and carrot. Stir-fry until the potatoes soften and start to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Mix soy sauce, gochujang, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Taste and change the spice level to your liking.
  4. Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss well so the noodles and vegetables get coated. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more so the flavors join.
  5. Add green onion, salt, and pepper. Stir and turn off the heat.
  6. Serve hot, sprinkle sesame seeds if you like.

Notes

Cut potatoes thin and even to help them cook fast and match the noodle texture. Use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned pan to stop the noodles from sticking. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.