Chewy and Delicious Glass Noodle Jjolmyeon
A New Twist on Jjolmyeon! Sweet & Sour Bibim Jjolmyeon Made with Chewy Glass Noodles
Enjoy a classic Korean snack, Jjolmyeon, easily at home! This recipe features a perfect harmony of sweet and sour sauce and crunchy vegetables. We’ve put a delightful spin on it by using chewy glass noodles (dangmyeon) instead of traditional wheat noodles, offering a wonderfully soft yet resilient texture. These glass noodles are less prone to getting mushy and absorb flavors beautifully. Get ready to discover a new favorite with this delicious Dangmyeon Jjolmyeon!
Main Ingredients- 160g glass noodles (dangmyeon)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 perilla leaves (kkaennip)
- 2 cabbage leaves (about 1/4 of a small cabbage)
- 1/2 small carrot
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
Spicy and Sour Jjolmyeon Sauce- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
【Prepare the Ingredients】
First, soak the glass noodles in water the night before. This soaking step significantly reduces the cooking time later, making the process much more convenient.
Step 2
【Make the Sauce & Prep Vegetables】
In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: 2 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp ketchup, 3 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp sesame seeds. Mix them thoroughly. Tip: Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar, and the sourness by adding more or less vinegar to suit your personal taste. Wash all the vegetables and julienne them finely.
Step 3
【Cook and Rinse Noodles】
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soaked glass noodles until they are tender and translucent. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them immediately under cold water. This rinsing helps to remove excess starch and ensures the noodles remain chewy and don’t clump together.
Step 4
【Dress the Noodles】
After draining the water from the cooked noodles, transfer them to a bowl. Add about 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and toss well to coat. Tip: Coating the noodles with sesame oil *before* adding them to the sauce prevents them from sticking together or becoming mushy. This step helps maintain their chewy texture and ensures they absorb the sauce evenly.
Step 5
【Mix and Serve】
Add the prepared vegetables and the jjolmyeon sauce to the sesame oil-coated glass noodles. Mix everything together gently until well combined. Serve beautifully in a bowl. Your delicious, chewy, sweet, and sour Dangmyeon Jjolmyeon is now ready to be enjoyed!
Step 6
【Helpful Tip】
Soaking the glass noodles overnight is a game-changer for busy schedules. It dramatically cuts down on cooking time the next day, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic, quick meal with minimal effort.
