Korean Carbonara

Korean Carbonara is a delicious fusion dish that combines the creamy richness of traditional Italian carbonara with bold Korean flavors. This halal pasta dish features tender noodles coated in a savory sauce made with gochujang and cheese, topped with crispy halal bacon and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 200 grams
• Halal bacon (or beef bacon) - 100 grams, diced
• Eggs - 2 large
• Parmesan cheese - 50 grams, grated
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon (for garnish)

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced halal bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and onion, tossing to combine. Remove from heat.
6. Quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
7. Stir in the crispy bacon and season with black pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 590
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from eggs and bacon.
• Contains garlic, which may boost immune function.

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