Solo Cooking God Anchovy Kalguksu Dumpling Hot Pot

A 5-minute dumpling hot pot that uses anchovy kalguksu instant noodles as a base, with fish sauce and chicken stock powder for a deep, refreshing broth.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy a deep, refreshing hot pot broth without the fuss of making stock from scratch.
  • Those looking for an ultra-simple one-pot meal that combines dumplings and noodles in a hearty serving.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • 1 pack anchovy kalguksu instant noodles
  • frozen dumplings, as needed
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 green onion
  • napa cabbage, appropriate amount
  • 1 pack enoki mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp anchovy fish sauce
  • 1/4 tbsp chicken stock powder
  • 1 Cheongyang chili pepper
  • a pinch of black pepper

Recipe 🍳

  1. Slice 1/2 onion, and cut 1 green onion in half lengthwise then chop into thick pieces.
  2. Cut the napa cabbage into bite-sized chunks, and trim the base of the enoki mushrooms, separating them into small clusters.
  3. Layer the sliced onion evenly on the bottom of a hot pot, then arrange the green onion, napa cabbage, and enoki mushrooms on top.
  4. Place the prepared frozen dumplings and the anchovy kalguksu noodles on top of the vegetables in the pot.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of water (using a paper cup measure), add the full packet of noodle seasoning, 1 tablespoon of anchovy fish sauce, and 1/4 tablespoon of chicken stock powder.
  6. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat. Let it cook vigorously for about 5 minutes.
  7. Once the noodles are cooked to perfection, open the lid and sprinkle with sliced Cheongyang chili pepper and black pepper for a spicy, clean finish.
  1. Slice onion, green onion, napa cabbage, and enoki mushrooms. Layer them on the bottom of a hot pot.
  2. Place the dumplings and instant noodles on top, then add water, seasoning powder, anchovy fish sauce, and chicken stock powder.
  3. Cover and boil for 5 minutes. Finish with Cheongyang chili pepper and black pepper.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Adding a small amount of anchovy fish sauce and chicken stock powder transforms the instant noodle flavor into a deep, rich hot pot broth.
  • If the soup is too salty after cooking, add a little water to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Feel free to add any leftover ingredients from your fridge, such as mushrooms, rice cake slices, or fried tofu, to make it your own.

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