Japchae Cold Noodles: A Delicious Twist with Nongshim Dongji Naengmyeon
Elevate Nongshim Dongji Mul Naengmyeon into a Hearty Japchae Cold Noodle Dish
Get ready for a delightful culinary adventure with this easy recipe! We’re transforming Nongshim Dongji Mul Naengmyeon into a ‘Dongji Japchae Cold Noodles’ dish. You’ll be surprised at how simple and quick it is, yet packed with incredible flavor. It’s perfect even for those new to making japchae! Each 161g pack is about 510kcal, making it a satisfying meal without feeling too heavy. Let’s get started with the ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 pack Nongshim Dongji Mul Naengmyeon
- 800ml Water
- 10 stalks Chives
- 1 sheet Square Fish Cake
- 1/4 Carrot
- 35g Enoki Mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- Pinch of Sesame Seeds
- Pinch of Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s begin by gathering all the ingredients you’ll need for this delicious Dongji Japchae Cold Noodles! I initially considered adding soy sauce and sugar in case it was bland, but surprisingly, the naengmyeon broth provided the perfect seasoning on its own.
Step 2
Let’s dive into making the Dongji Japchae Cold Noodles! First, thoroughly wash 10 stalks of chives, 1/4 carrot, and 35g of enoki mushrooms under cool running water.
Step 3
Prepare the washed vegetables for cooking. Cut the chives into approximately 4cm lengths. Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and gently separate them into strands. Slice the square fish cake into similar long strips.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to cook the noodles. Pour 800ml of water into a pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is vigorously boiling,
Step 5
add the noodles along with
Step 6
the included radish and cucumber garnish. After adding the garnish, reduce the heat to low.
Step 7
Use chopsticks to gently stir the noodles, ensuring they separate evenly and cook through without clumping.
Step 8
After about 3 minutes, drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch. Squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands, then place them in a colander to drain completely.
Step 9
Next, we’ll stir-fry the prepared vegetables. Set the heat to medium-low. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of cooking oil evenly into a pan, and then
Step 10
add the firmer ingredients, the carrots and fish cake, first. Stir-fry them for a minute or two.
Step 11
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the vegetables and continue to stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Step 12
After 2 minutes, add the enoki mushrooms and chives to the pan.
Step 13
Add another pinch of salt here as well. Lightly seasoning each ingredient as you go really enhances the overall flavor of the dish! Stir-fry until the chives and mushrooms are slightly wilted.
Step 14
Stir-fry for about 1 more minute, just until the chives and mushrooms are tender. All your vegetable components are now ready! Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Step 15
Now, in a large bowl, place the drained noodles that you previously cooked and squeezed dry.
Step 16
Pour the entire packet of Dongji Mul Naengmyeon broth over the noodles.
Step 17
Top the noodles with all the stir-fried vegetable ingredients you just prepared.
Step 18
Garlic is essential for Korean flavors, isn’t it? Add 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic for an extra aromatic touch!
Step 19
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma. Now, gently mix everything together with your hands until well combined. It’s almost ready!
Step 20
Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top for the final flourish, and your Dongji Japchae Cold Noodles are complete! It’s hard to believe this started with naengmyeon – from a distance, it looks exactly like traditional japchae!
Step 21
With all the added vegetables, the portion size turned out to be almost enough for two servings! It’s incredibly generous. I was contemplating adding soy sauce and sugar if it seemed bland, but the naengmyeon broth perfectly seasoned everything on its own. It’s absolutely fantastic!
Step 22
The taste is truly ‘Japchae Cold Noodles’ as the name suggests! The combination of the sweet and tangy cold noodle broth with the savory garlic and nutty sesame oil is divine. My mom, who absolutely loves japchae, also said it was incredibly delicious, which made me very happy.
Step 23
Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables, mushrooms, or even imitation crab sticks instead of fish cake if you like. Enjoy this wonderfully delicious and filling meal! I highly recommend everyone try making Dongji Japchae Cold Noodles at home!
