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Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles

with carrot, edamame & sesame veggies

Adventurous Foodie

4.9

  • Hands on20 - 45 minutes
  • Overall25 - 50 minutes
Photo of Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles

Ready, steady, go-go-gochujang! This recipe is packed with umami, created by a special UCOOK combo of gojuchang, rice wine vinegar & sweet indo soy sauce. This gorgeous glaze covers pan-seared ostrich, plump edamame beans, crunchy carrot and succulent soba noodles. Served with lightly pickled cucumber & piquanté peppers dotted with black sesame seeds. If you’re expecting bold flavours, you won’t be disappointed, Chef!

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  1. NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and cut into small pieces. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Peel and grate the Garlic and ginger. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the garlic, ginger, and ½ the spring onion until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Carrot, edamame beans, noodles, Ostrich, gochujang glaze and a splash of water. Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season (to taste).

  4. SESAME VEGGIES

    Rinse the Cucumber and into half-moons. In a bowl, add the cucumber, piquanté peppers, sesame oil, lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning, and toss to coat.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded gochujang noodles, side with the sesame veggies, and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining spring onion and dig in, Chef!

  • Soba Noodles - 50g

  • Free-range Ostrich Strips - 150g

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 10g

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Edamame Beans - 50g

  • Gochujang Glaze - 50ml

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 20g

  • Sesame Oil - 15ml

  • Lemon Juice - 10ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 5ml

  1. NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and cut into small pieces. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Peel and grate the Garlic and ginger. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the garlic, ginger, and ½ the spring onion until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Carrot, edamame beans, noodles, Ostrich, gochujang glaze and a splash of water. Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season (to taste).

  4. SESAME VEGGIES

    Rinse the Cucumber and into half-moons. In a bowl, add the cucumber, piquanté peppers, sesame oil, lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning, and toss to coat.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded gochujang noodles, side with the sesame veggies, and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining spring onion and dig in, Chef!

  • Soba Noodles - 100g

  • Free-range Ostrich Strips - 300g

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 20g

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Edamame Beans - 100g

  • Gochujang Glaze - 100ml

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 40g

  • Sesame Oil - 30ml

  • Lemon Juice - 20ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 10ml

  1. NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and cut into small pieces. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Peel and grate the Garlic and ginger. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the garlic, ginger, and ½ the spring onion until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Carrot, edamame beans, noodles, Ostrich, gochujang glaze and a splash of water. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season (to taste).

  4. SESAME VEGGIES

    Rinse the Cucumber and into half-moons. In a bowl, add the cucumber, piquanté peppers, sesame oil, lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning, and toss to coat.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded gochujang noodles, side with the sesame veggies, and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining spring onion and dig in, Chef!

  • Soba Noodles - 150g

  • Free-range Ostrich Strips - 450g

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 30g

  • Spring Onions - 2

  • Carrot - 360g

  • Edamame Beans - 150g

  • Gochujang Glaze - 150ml

  • Cucumber - 300g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 60

  • Sesame Oil - 45ml

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 15ml

  1. NOODLES

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. Ostrich

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel and cut into small pieces. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.

  3. ALL TOGETHER

    Peel and grate the Garlic and ginger. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the garlic, ginger, and ½ the spring onion until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the Carrot, edamame beans, noodles, Ostrich, gochujang glaze and a splash of water. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season (to taste).

  4. SESAME VEGGIES

    Rinse the Cucumber and into half-moons. In a bowl, add the cucumber, piquanté peppers, sesame oil, lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning, and toss to coat.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the loaded gochujang noodles, side with the sesame veggies, and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining spring onion and dig in, Chef!

  • Soba Noodles - 200g

  • Free-range Ostrich Strips - 600g

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 40g

  • Spring Onions - 2

  • Carrot - 480g

  • Edamame Beans - 200g

  • Gochujang Glaze - 200ml

  • Cucumber - 400g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 80g

  • Sesame Oil - 60ml

  • Lemon Juice - 40ml

  • Black Sesame Seeds - 20ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R234.55

for 4 servings · R58.64 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles?

The preparation time for Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles with carrot, edamame & sesame veggies is between 20 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles with carrot, edamame & sesame veggies?

The total time required to make Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles with carrot, edamame & sesame veggies is between 25 and 50 minutes.

How many servings does Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles?

Black Sesame Seeds, Carrot, Cucumber, Edamame Beans, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Garlic, Ginger, Gochujang Glaze, Lemon Juice, Ostrich, Piquanté Peppers, Sesame Oil, Soba Noodles, Spring Onion

What is the nutritional information of Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles?

Calories: 804, Carbs: 88 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.2 grams, Sugar: 28.2 grams, Salt: 1225 grams

How do I prepare Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles?

DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded gochujang noodles, side with the sesame veggies, and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining spring onion and dig in, Chef! SESAME VEGGIES: Rinse the cucumber and into half-moons. In a bowl, add the cucumber, piquanté peppers, sesame oil, lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning, and toss to coat. ALL TOGETHER: Peel and grate the garlic and ginger. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil if necessary. Fry the garlic, ginger, and ½ the spring onion until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the carrot, edamame beans, noodles, ostrich, gochujang glaze and a splash of water. Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season (to taste). OSTRICH: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel and cut into small pieces. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside. NOODLES: Bring a pot of salted water to boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles?

Black Sesame Seeds, Carrot, Cucumber, Edamame Beans, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Garlic, Ginger, Gochujang Glaze, Lemon Juice, Ostrich, Piquanté Peppers, Sesame Oil, Soba Noodles, Spring Onion

How many calories does Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles have?

804 calories

How much fat content does Gochujang Ostrich & Soba Noodles have?

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