Jjamppong (짬뽕) Seafood Noodle Soup

Jjamppong (짬뽕) is a popular Korean Chinese cuisine dish known for its spicy and savory seafood noodle soup. This dish is a perfect combination of Korean and Chinese flavors, making it a favorite among many food enthusiasts.

Non Vegetarian Spicy Main Course Korean Chinese Korean Chinese Cuisine Seafood Noodle Soup
Jjamppong (짬뽕) Seafood Noodle Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken or seafood broth
  • 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 4 oz firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 4 oz Korean or Japanese wheat noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes)
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced leeks
  • 1/2 cup sliced Napa cabbage
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, gochugaru, and gochujang. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken or seafood broth and bring to a boil. Add the onions, carrots, leeks, and Napa cabbage. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp, squid, mussels, and tofu. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the seafood and broth over the noodles.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
25g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Measuring cups and spoons Stirring spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jjamppong hot with a side of kimchi and steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochugaru and gochujang according to your preference.

Cost

$20