Baek Jong-won's Fire-Flavored Jjamppong Ramen Recipe: A Delicious Treat with a Deep, Rich Flavor

If you want to enjoy ramen with a fiery and deep flavor like Jjamppong (짬뽕), try making this "Spicy Jjamppong Ramen".Spicy Jjamppong Ramencombines pork, fresh vegetables, and the spiciness of gochugaru (고춧가루) to create a Jjamppong flavor that rivals restaurants, all from the convenience of your home. The key to this dish is the process of cooking it to enhance the smoky flavor.

Ingredient Preparation

• Ramen: 1 package
• Green Onions: 1/2 bunch (sliced diagonally)
• Cabbage: a handful (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Onion: 1/4 (julienned)
• Pork: 100g (any cut, such as loin, shoulder butt, or bulgogi-style)
• Ramen Soup Base: 1 package
• Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder): 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Soy Sauce: 1/2 tablespoon
• Water: 550ml (slightly more than indicated on the ramen package)
• Cooking Oil: a little

How to Make Spicy Jjamppong Ramen

1. Stir-fry the Pork

• Add cooking oil to a pan and stir-fry the pork over high heat.
• Stir-fry until the pork releases its fat and becomes slightly browned, fully imparting a smoky flavor.

2. Stir-fry the Vegetables

• Add green onions, cabbage, and onionsto the pork and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
• Stir-fry the vegetables until they slightly wilt to enhance their savory and smoky flavors.

3. Add the Seasoning

• Add 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) and stir-fry.
• The key is to stir-fry the soy sauce until it slightly burns, creating a smoky flavor in the pan.

4. Add Water

• Add 550ml of waterto the pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium once it starts to boil.

5. Add Ramen and Soup Base

• Add the ramen and ramen soup baseand cook for the time indicated on the package.
• Stir occasionally to ensure the noodles cook evenly.

6. Finishing Touches

• Once the ramen is cooked, add a little green onion to enhance the aroma and turn off the heat.
• Serve the completed Jjamppong ramen and enjoy!

Tips for a Delicious Dish

1. The Secret to Smoky Flavor: When stir-frying with soy sauce and gochugaru (Korean chili powder), stir-fry quickly over high heat to enhance the smoky flavor.
2. Vegetable Flavor: Adding plenty of cabbage enhances sweetness and brings out the deep flavor of Jjamppong.
3. Adjusting the Spiciness: Adjust the amount of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) to create your desired level of spiciness. Adding green chilies will result in an even spicier dish.
4. Adjusting the Amount of Water: If you prefer a thicker broth, reduce the amount of water, or add more if you prefer a lighter broth.

The Allure of Spicy Jjamppong Ramen

This recipe transforms ramen from a simple meal into an extraordinary dish brimming with savory and smoky flavors. The combination of the richness of pork, the freshness of vegetables, and the spiciness of gochugaru (Korean chili powder) creates the deep and rich broth flavor of Jjamppong, easily enjoyed at home.

Make this Spicy Jjamppong Ramen today! You can easily enjoy restaurant-quality flavor at home! 😊