Okjubu's Sundae Jjolmyeon

An unusual noodle dish featuring chewy jjolmyeon noodles in a spicy and rich sundae stew

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy familiar sundae stew transformed into a unique and generous noodle dish
  • People seeking a spicy, refreshing broth to clear their head or relieve stress

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • sundae 1 pack
  • jjolmyeon stick 1 serving
  • zucchini 1/4 piece
  • onion 1/2 piece
  • green chili pepper 1 piece
  • scallion 1/2 bunch
  • egg 1 piece
  • gochujang oil 2 tablespoons
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • broth (or water) 2 cups (400ml)
  • red pepper powder 1.5 tablespoons
  • soy sauce 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut zucchini and onion into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop green chili peppers and scallions.
  2. Heat gochujang oil in a pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add zucchini and onion, stirring to cook together.
  3. Pour in the prepared broth and bring to a boil; once boiling, season with red pepper powder and soy sauce for a spicy flavor.
  4. When the broth begins to bubble, add large chunks of sundae and pre-boiled jjolmyeon sticks, then simmer together.
  5. Once the noodles absorb the broth, finish by cracking an egg into the pot, then sprinkle with chopped scallions and green chili peppers.
  1. Prepare vegetables and sauté them in a pot with gochujang oil and minced garlic.
  2. Add broth and bring to a boil, then season with red pepper powder and soy sauce.
  3. Add sundae and boiled jjolmyeon, then finish by adding egg and scallions.

Cooking tips 💡

  • To prevent the broth from becoming overly thick or greasy, briefly blanch the jjolmyeon in boiling water and rinse under cold water before adding.
  • For deeper flavor, optionally stir in clams or ground pork while cooking the vegetables.
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