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Jjamppong
Boil noodles until just flexible. Drain. Keep them waiting, not sitting in water.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Jjamppong take?
45 min all in โ 20 min prep, 25 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Shellfish, Fish, Soy. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Wok, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much gochugaru?
2 tbsp of Gochugaru.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Squid and prawns โ A bag of mixed frozen seafood. Thaw and pat dry first so the broth does not go cloudy-watery.
Any tips from this recipe?
Mussels instead of prawns is a shop version. No seafood? It is a different soup. Still red. Not jjamppong.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.