Prep:

1. Make the stir-fry sauce: Mix together the gochujang, low sodium light soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, gochugaru and white sugar in a small measuring cup (for easier pouring) or bowl until combined well.
2. Prepare all the fresh ingredients: Prepare the spring onion, garlic, ginger, fresh red chilies (if using), mushrooms and kimchi as indicated in the ‘ingredients’ section.

Creamy Kimchi Chicken Udon Noodles:

1. Blend the tofu: Drain the liquid from the block of silken tofu. Combine the tofu, black pepper and sea salt in a small blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside for later.
2. Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once rapidly boiling, lower the heat and add the udon noodle cakes. Use tongs to gently shake the noodle cakes until the strands loosen and soften – about 1 minute. (If using fresh udon, vacuum sealed packs or dried udon noodles, cook according to package instructions.) Drain into a colander and set aside.
3. Sauté the aromatics: Heat 2 teaspoons of peanut oil in a medium deep edged skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring onion white and light green parts, ginger, garlic and red chilies for 30-40 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the mushrooms and kimchi: Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and kimchi and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the mushrooms have softened.
5. Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken and cook for 2 minutes, breaking up the clumps with your spatula, until just cooked.
6. Add the noodles and sauce: Add the cooked udon noodles and pour the stir-fry sauce on top. Mix well to combine until everything is evenly coated.
7. Stir through the spring onion. Add most of the spring onion dark green parts and mix briefly to combine. Switch off the heat.
8. Add the blended tofu: Add the blended tofu and mix well to combine. (Note: It may look overly saucy but the tofu sauce will cling onto the noodles once off the heat.)
9. Serve: Divide evenly onto two plates and garnish with the reserved spring onion green parts and toasted white sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.