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Jjolmyeon (Spicy Chewy Noodles)

Spicy Chewy Jjolmyeon Noodles in Tangy Gochujang Sauce

Enjoy the unique chewiness of jjolmyeon, tossed in a sweet and tangy gochujang sauce for a perfect meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 14 ounces Jjolmyeon Fresh or frozen options
For the Vegetables
  • 6 ounces Kongnamul (Soybean Sprouts) Good substitute
  • 3 ounces Green Cabbage Can use red cabbage
  • 1 ounce Red Cabbage Optional for color
  • 1/2 Carrot Cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 small Cucumber Zucchini as an alternative
  • 1 Hard Boiled Egg Optional for vegan version
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru Finely ground, adjust to spice level
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Main ingredient for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Syrup Oligodang or honey as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar Rice vinegar recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Pineapple Juice Can use apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic Optional if avoiding raw garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Fine or whole for garnish
  • pinch Salt To enhance flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Use sparingly

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large pot
  • Small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine gochujang, corn syrup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Add soybean sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Transfer to ice water, then drain.
  3. Wash and chop vegetables: slice green and red cabbage, cut carrot into matchsticks, and cucumber into strips.
  4. In a large pot, boil water. Add jjolmyeon and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. In a large bowl, place cooled noodles, then top with soybean sprouts, cabbages, carrot, and cucumber. Drizzle with gochujang sauce or serve on the side. Garnish with hard-boiled egg if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse noodles well for a chewy texture. Adjust the sauce ingredients as needed to suit your palate. Chill before serving for a refreshing experience, especially on warm days.

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