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Jjolmyeon
Jjolmyeon, a delightful Korean dish, boasts a dance of flavors and textures with its chewy noodles, a vibrant spicy-sweet sauce, and a colorful medley of fresh toppings. Originating from the bustling streets of Korea, this dish is both a refreshing summer meal and a satisfying comfort food. Perfect for those who appreciate the balance of heat and sweetness, jjolmyeon is sure to awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic, minced
- 2 cloves
- Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon
- Sugar
- 1 tablespoon
- Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon
- Green onions, chopped
- 2, divided
- Hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 2
- Bean sprouts, blanched
- 1 cup
- Carrot, julienned
- 1
- Cucumber, julienned
- 1
- Jjolmyeon noodles
- 200g
Instructions
- Cook the jjolmyeon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and achieve a chewy texture.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochujang, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and salt to create a flavorful dressing. Whisk until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, julienned cucumber, carrot, blanched bean sprouts, and half of the chopped green onions.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the noodle mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is well-coated.
- Serve the jjolmyeon in bowls, garnishing with the halved hard-boiled eggs, toasted sesame seeds, and the remaining chopped green onions.
- Enjoy your chilled jjolmyeon as a light meal or a refreshing side dish!
Dietary Information
Servings: 2 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g
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