Jinjjampong Creamy Tuom Pasta
How to Make Jinjjampong Tuom Pasta!
The unique smoky flavor of Jinjjampong combined with milk and cheese is absolutely perfect. This fusion pasta offers a delightful balance of spicy and creamy notes, making it an unforgettable dish.
Ingredients- 1 packet Jinjjampong (instant seafood noodle soup)
- 3 strips bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 180ml milk
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil for cooking the noodles. Ensure you use plenty of water so the noodles don’t stick together.
Step 2
While the water is heating up, prepare your aromatics and proteins. Cut the bacon into pieces that are easy to eat, about 1-2 cm wide. Thinly slice the onion.
Step 3
Once the water is boiling, add the Jinjjampong noodles. Cook them until they are about 80% done; they will finish cooking in the sauce. This al dente stage is key for a good pasta texture.
Step 4
While the noodles are boiling, heat a separate pan over medium heat. Add a little oil (like olive oil or vegetable oil) and sauté the sliced onions until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their natural sweetness.
Step 5
Add the cut bacon to the pan with the onions. Cook them together until the bacon is golden brown and slightly crispy. The rendered bacon fat will add a wonderful depth of flavor to the onions.
Step 6
Pour in 180ml of milk (about 1 standard paper cup’s worth). This will form the creamy base of your sauce. Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the milk from boiling over.
Step 7
Add the included Jinjjampong soup base (the dried vegetable packet and the liquid soup packet). These will infuse the creamy sauce with the distinct, savory flavor of the original Jinjjampong.
Step 8
Tear the cheddar cheese slice and add it to the sauce. Stir gently until the cheese is fully melted, creating a richer, smoother, and cheesier consistency.
Step 9
Carefully drain the noodles that were cooked to 80% and add them directly to the sauce in the pan. Toss everything together well, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Step 10
Let the pasta simmer in the sauce over low heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency and clings nicely to the noodles. For a final touch of smoky heat, drizzle a little chili oil over the top just before serving.
Step 11
Serve your Jinjjampong Tuom Pasta immediately! The combination of the spicy broth base, rich cream sauce, and chewy noodles is truly delicious. Enjoy this unique and satisfying meal!
