easy korean noodle soup - JANCHI GUKSU - 잔치국수

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: buckwheat noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Buckwheat noodles are gluten-free and healthier, while instant noodles are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fish cake

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is a cost-effective substitute.

Soak dried mushrooms in water for 30 minutes or while prepping other ingredients.

Thinly slice onion.

Julienne zucchini and carrot.

Thinly slice green onion.

Dice jalapeno.

Combine green onion and jalapeno in a bowl. Cover with enough soy sauce to lightly cover ingredients.

Add gochugaru, minced garlic, sesame oil & brown sugar. Optionally crush sesame seeds in mortar and pestle and add into sauce.

Stir well and set aside.

Heat pot to medium-high while also boiling another pot of water for noodles.

Cook noodles for 2 minutes or per package directions. When done, drain and rinse well.

Add oil to pot and lightly sauté vegetables. Add water.

Let come to boil and add soy sauce and salt.

Assemble bowl by putting noodles first, and then ladling soup on top. Then garnish with seasoned soy sauce.

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