Forget About Instant Ramen And Make This Instead l Chadol Jjamppong (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly alternative.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers similar heat with fewer calories, while red pepper flakes are typically cheaper.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms add depth of flavor, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

Slice one onion not too thin, not too thick.

Cut two Nappa cabbage leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Trim off the ends of one or two Baby Bok Choy and cut them into quarters.

Cut two green onions into long strips and slice the white parts.

Smash and chop four cloves of garlic.

Prepare seasonings in small bowls: add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2.5 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder, and 0.5 tsp white or black pepper to each bowl.

Heat 2 tsp oil in a wok or pot over medium-high heat.

Add 250 g of beef brisket and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add the white parts of the green onions and garlic to the beef and stir to infuse the oil.

(Optional) Add one or two dried chilies for extra spice after about 1 minute.

Add soy sauce and stir for about 30 seconds to season the beef.

Add onions, Nappa cabbage, Baby Bok Choy, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Add Korean chili pepper flakes, oyster sauce, and chicken bouillon powder, and stir-fry together for another 2 minutes.

Increase heat to high and add 2 cups of water, bringing it to a boil.

After boiling for 1 minute, add the remaining water (totaling 4.5 cups) and bring it to a boil again.

Once boiling, add green onions and white pepper, and continue to boil for about 3 minutes.

Cook noodles in boiling water according to package instructions.

Rinse cooked noodles to make them chewier, then return them to the cooking water briefly before dividing into serving bowls.

Taste the soup and add salt to taste; optionally add a pinch of MSG for extra flavor.

Pour the soup over the noodles in the bowls and garnish with shredded green onions.

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