Gochujang Noodles

Name: Gochujang Noodles
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz.) package udon noodles; ¼ cup gochujang; ½ cup water, divided; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice from 1/2small lime); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (10-oz.) bunch dinosaur (lacinato) kale,ribs removed and roughly chopped; ½ cup thinly sliced scallions (about 4scallions), divided; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (from 2 mediumcloves); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup matchstick-cut cucumber (from 1 smallcucumber); toasted sesame seeds; toasted sesame oil; ½ small lime, cut into 4 wedges, for serving