Janchi-guksu

Janchi-guksu(잔치국수) is a Korean dish of somyeon(소면), or thin wheat flour noodle, in a savory broth, usually with toppings.

Traditionally, beef or anchovy stock was commonly used. Today, a combination of anchovy and kelp stock is most popular.

Popular toppings include fried egg, squash, carrot, and kimchi. Janchi-guksu is usually topped with a chili sauce and often garnished with seaweed and sesame seed.

This vegan adaptation uses kelp stock and basic toppings for a simple and umami classic.

janchi-guksu

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 piece kelp(다시마)
  • 4 cup water
  • somyeon(소면) or other thin wheat flour noodle
  • soy sauce(간장)
  • garlic
  • scallion
  • gochugaru(고춧가루)
  • plum vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • 1 sheet dried seaweed(김), cut into strips

Directions

  • soak kelp, water about 1 hour
  • remove kelp
  • add soy sauce
  • boil
  • simmer
  • prepare noodles
  • combine garlic, scallion, gochugaru, vinegar, sesame oil
  • serve noodles with broth, sauce, seaweed, sesame seed