Jjamppong (짬뽕) Ramen

Jjamppong (짬뽕) is a popular Korean Chinese noodle soup known for its spicy and savory flavors. This recipe combines the rich flavors of Jjamppong with the convenience of ramen noodles, making it a quick and satisfying meal.

Jjamppong (짬뽕) Ramen

Ingredients

  • 2 packs of ramen noodles
  • 4 cups of chicken or seafood broth
  • 1/2 cup of sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup of sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup of sliced cabbage
  • 1/2 cup of sliced zucchini
  • 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup of baby spinach
  • 1/2 pound of mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels)
  • 2 tablespoons of Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
  • 2 tablespoons of Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Korean chili flakes, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken or seafood broth and bring it to a boil.
  3. Add the sliced onions, carrots, cabbage, zucchini, and mushrooms to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the Korean chili paste, soy sauce, and mixed seafood. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. Once the seafood is cooked through, add the baby spinach to the pot and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
  7. Divide the cooked ramen noodles into serving bowls and ladle the Jjamppong soup over the noodles.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon Serving bowls

Tools

Knife Cutting board Pot strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jjamppong ramen with a side of kimchi and pickled radishes for a complete Korean meal experience.

Tips & tricks

Adjust the spiciness of the soup by adding more or less Korean chili flakes and chili paste according to your preference.

Cost

$15