Low-Carb Tofu Noodle Jjolmyeon
Super Easy Tofu Noodle Jjolmyeon Recipe for Dieters
Jjolmyeon on your diet plan? It sounds impossible, but it’s not! I’ve lost 11kg in two months by modifying my favorite dishes into low-calorie, low-carb versions instead of depriving myself. This approach makes sticking to a diet much more sustainable and enjoyable. Regular Jjolmyeon can be around 600-700kcal, which is quite a burden during a diet. With this recipe using tofu noodles, you can enjoy Jjolmyeon for under 300kcal! Let’s get started!
Main Ingredients
- 1 pack Tofu Noodles
- Blanched Bean Sprouts (to taste)
- Perilla Leaves (to taste)
- Cabbage or Baby Napa Cabbage (to taste)
- Carrot (to taste)
Jjolmyeon Sauce (for 1.5-2 servings)
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp Oligosaccharide
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Optional Add-ins
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 Hard-boiled Egg
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp Oligosaccharide
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Optional Add-ins
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 Hard-boiled Egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare one pack of tofu noodles. Rinse them lightly under running water, drain, and place them on a colander. This prepares them for cooking.
Step 2
Let’s blanch the bean sprouts. Add 2 tablespoons of water to a pot and cook the bean sprouts for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. After cooking, rinse them immediately in cold water to maintain their crispiness.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables that add a satisfying crunch to our Jjolmyeon. If you don’t have cabbage, about 2 leaves of baby napa cabbage, thinly sliced, will work well. Finely chop 4 perilla leaves and julienne 3 slices of carrot.
Step 4
It’s time to make the delicious Jjolmyeon sauce! Combine all the gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, oligosaccharide, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix them thoroughly. This sauce recipe is for 1.5 to 2 servings, and you might need to add more depending on your taste and the amount of vegetables. Even if you’re making just one serving, it’s a good idea to make a double batch of sauce.
Step 5
Now, artfully arrange the prepared tofu noodles and vegetables on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the flavorful sauce, and your Jjolmyeon is ready to be enjoyed!
Step 6
When mixing the sauce with the noodles and vegetables, it’s much easier and more effective to use your hands in a large bowl rather than chopsticks. This ensures the sauce is evenly distributed.
Step 7
I found that about 4.5 tablespoons of sauce tasted just right for me. Taste as you go and adjust the sauce to your preference! For an extra touch, you can garnish with toasted sesame seeds or half a hard-boiled egg.
