Hearty Janchi Guksu (Feast Noodles)
Easy and Delicious Homemade Janchi Guksu
Slurp up the rich broth of Janchi Guksu! This is a beloved comfort food for many. How about enjoying a bowl of Janchi Guksu for dinner tonight?
Broth Ingredients- 1 sheet dried kelp (dashima)
- 1 handful dried anchovies for broth
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the broth, which is the soul of Janchi Guksu. Pour about 1 liter of cold water into a pot, add 1 sheet of kelp and a handful of dried anchovies for broth. Start heating over medium heat. Once the water boils, immediately remove the kelp (boiling it too long can make it bitter!). Continue to boil the anchovies for about 10 more minutes to extract a rich broth.
Step 2
While the broth is simmering, let’s prepare the toppings. Thinly julienne the zucchini and carrot. Finely mince the Korean chili pepper to add a hint of spiciness (omit or reduce if you don’t like heat). Finely chop the green onion.
Step 3
While the broth is developing its delicious flavor, let’s get ready to cook the noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully spread out the noodle bundle into the boiling water so they don’t stick together. Usually, noodles cook in about 4 minutes, but a good test is to take out one strand with tongs and break it. If you don’t see any white (uncooked) center, they’re perfectly cooked. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become mushy!
Step 4
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them in a colander and rinse them quickly under cold running water. This step removes excess starch, resulting in a chewier and more delightful texture.
Step 5
Now, let’s bring everything together! Add the julienned zucchini, carrot, and minced chili pepper to the hot broth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic and let it cook briefly until the vegetables are slightly tender. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour the beaten eggs slowly into the simmering broth while gently stirring with chopsticks to create ribbons of egg. Taste the broth and season with a dash of soup soy sauce or a pinch of salt if needed. Finally, place the cooked noodles in serving bowls, ladle the hot broth over them, and artfully arrange the prepared toppings. Garnish with the chopped green onions, and your delicious Janchi Guksu is ready to be enjoyed!
