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Buldak Carbonara

A spicy, creamy fusion dish combining traditional carbonara with Korean buldak flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean-Italian Fusion
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
  • 4 oz diced bacon or pancetta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and chopping board

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the gochujang and soy sauce until well combined.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked al dente, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with bacon and toss to combine.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  8. Stir in the gochujang and soy sauce mix, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.

Notes

Adjust the spice level with more or less gochujang and serve immediately for the best texture.