Jjamppong (Korean Seafood Noodle Soup)
Jjamppong is a spicy Korean seafood noodle soup. Try this delicious and easy Jjamppong recipe that's authentic and tastes better than Korean restaurants.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (230g) Korean fresh noodles
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 small onion peeled and cut into pieces
- 8 oz. (230g) medium-sized shrimp (10-12)
- 12 oz. (350g) Manila clams
- 4 oz. (125g) squid cut into rings
- 4 oz. (125g) bay scallops or sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons gochujang Korean Chili Paste
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth or bone broth
- 4 oz. (125g) napa cabbage cut into pieces
- 4 oz. (125g) bok choy
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce or to taste
- salt to taste
- 2 stalks scallions cut into strips
Instructions
- Cook the fresh noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, or until there is a firm bite in the center. Drain and set aside. Do not cook them all the way through.
- On high heat, heat a pot with the cooking oil. Add the garlic and onion, and stir-fry until aromatic. Then, add the shrimp, clams, squid, scallops, gochujang, and chili powder. Stir to combine well.
- Add the broth, followed by the napa cabbage and bok choy. Bring the soup to a quick boil. Add soy sauce and salt to taste. Add the noodles to the soup and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the scallions. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
You may use peeled and deveined shrimp. For the best flavors use shell on and head on shrimp.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1913mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g