Vegan gochujang noodles

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles.

Finely slice the garlic; chop the broccolini, slice the mushrooms and chop the green onion.

Cook the noodles in the boiling water for half the package time, here 4 minutes.

Strain the noodles, setting aside 1 cup of the cooking water.

Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil; saute the broccolini and garlic 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the mushrooms and saute another 3 minutes.

Add the gochujang and stir.

Add the noodles, green onions and the reserved cooking water; stir and let the noodles absorb the sauce as it thickens.

Season with a generous pinch of pink salt and stir.

Plate and top with white sesame seeds and cilantro.