Jjampong

Jjampong is a spicy Korean noodle soup brimming with seafood and vegetables, providing a hearty and flavorful experience. This high-protein dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch, combining the richness of seafood with the freshness of seasonal vegetables.

Jjampong
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Korean
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Wheat noodles - 150 grams
  • Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 100 grams
  • Squid (sliced) - 100 grams
  • Mussels (cleaned) - 100 grams
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
  • Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
  • Onion (sliced) - 1 medium
  • Carrot (sliced) - 1 medium
  • Zucchini (sliced) - 1 small
  • Cabbage (sliced) - 100 grams
  • Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) - 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Chicken or seafood stock - 500 ml
  • Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  2. Add sliced onion, carrot, zucchini, and cabbage to the pot. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in the Korean chili flakes and cook for an additional minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
  4. Pour in the chicken or seafood stock, then add soy sauce and fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the shrimp, squid, and mussels. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. Once the seafood is done, season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. To serve, divide the cooked noodles into two bowls and ladle the hot seafood soup over the noodles.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Cholesterol: 190 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from seafood, promoting muscle health.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

Tags

KoreanHigh ProteinLunch