Janchi Guksu (Banquet/Party Noodle Soup)

Janchi Guksu if translated directly, it means party/celebration noodle.  This is one of the Korean traditional must have noodle during celebration.  Therefore, this noodle soup is commonly serve during celebration such as wedding or birthday party.  The soup is made from clear anchovy broth with noodles and veggies.  You can add minced pork or beef (stir-fry) if you likes some meat in your noodle soup.

 

 

Serving size: 2 person

Ingredients:

Guksu (noodle)                                                              2 person portion

Leek (about 6cm long)                                                  2 piece

Onion (medium size)                                                     1/2

Carrot (cut into thin strips)                                            about 1/4 size

Zucchinin (cut inot thin strips)                                      about 1/4 size

Egg                                                                                1

Kimchi (chopped)                                                          2 tbsp

Seaweed                                                                         4 piece

Dried kelp (3cm x 3cm)                                                5-6 piece

Anchovies (Remove head & intestines)                        12-15 piece

Water                                                                             1 liter

Cooking oil                                                                    1 tbsp

Salt                                                                                 sprinkle

Soy sauce                                                                       1-2 tbsp

 

 



 

 

Steps by steps photos:

 

 

 

 

1.  Prepare a pot.  Add water, anchovies, dried kelp, leek and onion in the pot and bring to boil for 10 minutes over high fire and another 15-20 minutes over medium-low heat.  Add soy sauce and salt.  Adjust the portion of soy sauce and salt to your taste.

2.  Prepare a pan, put some cooking oil, add in carrot and sprinkle some salt.  stir fry for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.

3.  Repeat step 2 for zucchini strips.

4.  Heat a pan, add in cooking oil and swirl to cover the whole pan.  Wipe off excess oil using a kitchen paper towel.  Beat an egg, sprinkle some salt into the beated egg.  Pour in the heated pan and fry both side until cooked.  Let it cool down a bit and cut into strips.

5.  Prepare another pot.  Put in water enough to cover the noodle.  When the water starts to boil, add in the noodle.  Boil over medium heat until the noodle is cooked.

6.  Once the noodle is cooked, drain and wash with cold water to stop the noodle from further cooking and this step will make the noodle more chewy.

7.  Place the noodle in a bowl, arrange the cooked vegetables and egg strips on top of the noodle. 

8.  Place kimchi on top and pour some hot anchovy broth over the noodle. 

9.  Cut some seaweed and garnish on top.  Serve hot!