Rainy Day Comfort: Spicy Kimchi Fish Cake Udon in 10 Minutes
There’s something so natural about craving hot, comforting soup on a rainy day.
In Korea, there’s a long-standing tradition: pajeon (scallion seafood pancake) + makgeolli,
or steamy soup + soju or makgeolli.
(we’ve got a pajeon recipe too—be sure to check it out!)
One rainy weekend, I made a quick bowl of spicy kimchi fish cake udon and paired it with a glass of chilled makgeolli.
That simple combo turned the gloomy weather into something quietly romantic and cozy.
ingredients
- 1 cup of kimchi
- 2 tbsp tuna fish sauce (or any fish sauce)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- Udon noodles
- Fishcakes (any shape or type you like)
How to Make It (So Easy!)
- In a pot, add the kimchi, fish sauce, minced garlic, and gochugaru.
Pour in enough water to make a good soup base.
- Once it comes to a boil, add in the udon noodles and fishcakes.
That’s it!
In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have a bowl of spicy, warming, and flavorful kimchi fish cake udon.
You can totally swap out the udon for whatever noodles you have at home—it still works beautifully.
So the next time it’s raining (or just a chilly evening), treat yourself to a bowl of this comforting goodness.
Bonus points if you pair it with makgeolli!
Check out our review for Ji Pyeong Makgeolli