Korean Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)

Name: Korean Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Serves 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box pork bone broth; 1 serving noodles; 6 fresh shrimp; 1 squid; 2 heads baby bok choy; 1/2 onion; 1/2 zucchini; 1/2 carrot; [Seasonings]; 1 teaspoon chili oil; 1 teaspoon chili paste; 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Korean Jjamppong (짬뽕) is a spicy seafood noodle soup, not a stir-fried noodle dish. The word '碼' means 'ingredients,' and the dish features seafood stir-fried with Korean chili paste. Jjamppong actually originated as a Hunan snack and is a type of assorted noodle soup with a white broth. The soup base is made by simmering pork bone broth and adding vibrant red chili powder, giving it a spicy flavor. Pour the steaming hot broth over the noodles and enjoy this delicious meal—perfect for satisfying your hunger and a little indulgence, even when dining alone.

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Ingredients

30 minutes

Serves 1 serving

1 boxpork bone broth
1serving noodles
6fresh shrimp
1squid
2 headsbaby bok choy
1/2onion
1/2zucchini
1/2carrot
[Seasonings]
1 teaspoonchili oil
1 teaspoonchili paste
1 teaspoonKorean chili powder
1 teaspoonminced garlic

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Steps

30 minutes

1

Prepare the ingredients. Peel and julienne the carrot; julienne the zucchini and onion. Clean the shrimp, squid, and baby bok choy. Blanch all ingredients except the onion and set aside. Cook the noodles, drain, and place them in a large bowl.
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The three main seasonings for jjamppong are chili oil, Korean chili powder, and chili paste.
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Wash and julienne the zucchini, set aside.
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Clean the baby bok choy and set aside.
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Clean the shrimp, trim the antennae, peel (leaving the head and tail on), and devein. (You can also leave the shells on for extra flavor.)
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Arrange the blanched baby bok choy, carrot, and zucchini on top of the cooked noodles. (Feel free to add some bean sprouts if you like.)
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Heat a pan and add the chili oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the onion and stir-fry.
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Add the shrimp and squid to the pan and stir-fry briefly.
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Add the chili powder and chili paste, stir-fry, then pour in the pork bone broth and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat.
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Pour the flavorful broth over the noodles, then arrange the shrimp and squid in the bowl. Enjoy your delicious jjamppong!
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[Tips]
* Add a little lime or lemon juice for a tangy, spicy kick.
* Adjust the seasonings to your taste.