Super Simple Jjajangmyeon Ramen (using Chapagetti)
Super Simple Jjajangmyeon Ramen (using Chapagetti)
Homemade Jjajangmyeon (feat. Chapagetti)
They say my mother hated jjajangmyeon, oh my mother hated jjajangmyeon, ya-yi-ya-ha~~~~~~~~~~~ But today, we’re going to make a jjajangmyeon that even she will love. So~ cooking~ so~ eating and crying tears~ ya-yi-ya-ya-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaaang~~~~~ So we live~ it’s so delicious, but ~ again… again.. die…. Even if I have to diet again, let’s eat first.
Ingredients- 1 pack Chapagetti noodles
- 1/4 onion
- Cabbage (slightly more than the onion)
- 1/4 stalk green onion (small size)
- 1/4 red chili pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- Enoki mushrooms (optional, about 5cm diameter)
Seasoning- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp oyster sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re making a ‘Chapagetti Ganjjajang’ that you can easily make for yourself. It’s a special recipe that uses Chapagetti noodles to create a restaurant-quality jajangmyeon right at home. First, let’s gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
Step 2
Let’s prepare the vegetables that will add depth to our jajangmyeon! First, dice or thinly slice the onion, a staple of jajangmyeon, into pieces about 0.7 cm in size. The texture of the ingredients is crucial for Ganjjajang! So, we’ll use slightly more cabbage than onion, sliced into about 1 cm pieces. For the aromatic green onion, prepare about 1/4 stalk (for a small one), cut it into 4 sections, and then thinly slice 3 of those sections lengthwise. Lastly, to ensure a chewy texture for the noodles, prepare about 5 cm of enoki mushrooms, sliced. (Optional, can be omitted)
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the aromatic vegetables that will maximize the flavor of our Ganjjajang. We’ll need green onions, garlic, and red chili peppers to create fragrant green onion oil. For the garlic, crush it with the back of a knife or mince it to enhance its aroma. Finely chop the red chili pepper for a splash of color. Slice the green onion diagonally about 0.5 cm thick; this will help release more flavor when making the oil.
Step 4
To achieve the authentic Ganjjajang flavor that Chapagetti’s powder sauce alone might lack, we’ll prepare our seasoning ingredients: soy sauce and oyster sauce! More is generally better when it comes to flavor, so get ready with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce. (The mention of the Samphyo soy sauce brand is a personal preference; any soy sauce will work.)
Step 5
Once the ingredients are prepped, let’s start cooking! First, bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles. To ensure the noodles are chewy and firm, it’s essential to heat the frying pan thoroughly before adding the noodles. This prevents them from sticking together and helps maintain a delightful texture.
Step 6
When the frying pan is sufficiently hot, it’s time to make the green onion oil. Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into the pan and add the prepared green onions, garlic, and red chili peppers. Stir-fry over medium-low heat until the green onions and chili peppers become translucent and a fragrant aroma fills the air. This indicates your flavorful green onion oil is ready. Be careful not to burn it!
Step 7
Now, add all the prepared ingredients – sliced onions, cabbage, green onions, and enoki mushrooms – into the pan with the fragrant green onion oil. Stir-fry everything together. The vegetables will become coated in oil, releasing even more delicious flavors.
Step 8
Once the vegetables have been stir-fried for a bit, add the Chapagetti powder sauce and stir-fry it with the vegetables. Then, pour in the prepared 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce to enhance the richness. Stir well to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Step 9
Continue stir-frying until all ingredients and seasonings are well combined. Shaking the pan back and forth will help the ingredients cook evenly and the sauce thicken. You might wonder, ‘Will this actually become jajang sauce?’ but don’t give up and keep stirring. A delicious jajang sauce will form!
Step 10
As you stir-fry, watch the delicious jajang sauce cook. The sweetness of the vegetables and the savory umami of the seasonings will blend together beautifully. (The humorous mention of ‘Dorampu-hyung’ is for comedic effect.)
Step 11
After stir-frying for about 4 minutes and 30 seconds to 5 minutes, you’ll have a glossy, mouth-watering Ganjjajang sauce with perfectly cooked ingredients! This is the result of your dedication and effort. Truly heartwarming!
Step 12
Meanwhile, once the water for the noodles boils, add the Chapagetti noodles and cook according to the package directions. When the noodles are done, drain them in a colander and transfer them to a wide bowl for serving.
Step 13
Now, top the cooked noodles with the beautifully prepared Ganjjajang sauce. This creates a delicious Jjajangmyeon that even mothers who dislike it will surely love!
Step 14
Let’s take a bite! The crunchy texture of the vegetables, the chewy noodles, and the rich jajang sauce come together in perfect harmony. We hope you enjoyed this delicious meal! We’ll be back with more easy and fun recipes soon.
Step 15
Oh dear, I almost forgot something important: a sunny-side-up fried egg! Although it’s not in the picture, placing a sunny-side-up egg on top of your finished Jjajangmyeon will make the meal even more perfect. See you next time! Goodbye~
