Teresa's Recipes
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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 2, divided Green onions, chopped
- 2 Hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 cup Bean sprouts, blanched
- 1 Carrot, julienned
- 1 Cucumber, julienned
- 200g Jjolmyeon noodles
Dietary Notes
- 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
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!
Tips
- For added crunch, consider topping your jjolmyeon with crushed peanuts or additional vegetables like bell peppers.
- Feel free to adjust the level of gochujang according to your spice preference.
- This dish can also be served warm; simply skip the rinsing step after boiling the noodles.