Quick & Easy Doenjang Noodles from Leftover Stew
Transform Leftover Doenjang Jjigae into Delicious Noodles | Simple Noodle Dish | Doenjang Stew Recipe
Here’s a fantastic way to use up that leftover doenjang jjigae when you have just a bit too much to finish! With only the remaining doenjang jjigae and some somen noodles, you can easily create a satisfying and flavorful noodle dish. It’s a simple yet delicious way to enjoy the rich flavors of doenjang.
Ingredients- Leftover Doenjang Jjigae (as much as you have)
- Somen noodles (for 1-2 servings)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pour the leftover doenjang jjigae into a pot and gently reheat it over low heat. Warming it slowly helps preserve the deep, savory flavors of the stew.
Step 2
On another burner, bring a pot of water to a boil. This will be for cooking the somen noodles. Use plenty of water so the noodles don’t stick together.
Step 3
Adjust the amount of somen noodles according to your preference. Typically, holding a bundle of noodles in your hand is about one serving. This amount shown is roughly for one person, so feel free to adjust based on how much you’d like to eat.
Step 4
Once the water is rapidly boiling, add the somen noodles and cook them. Somen noodles cook very quickly, so pay attention to the cooking time to ensure they have a pleasant chewy texture.
Step 5
As the noodles cook, gently stir them with chopsticks every so often to prevent them from clumping together or sticking to the bottom of the pot. This helps the noodles remain separate and perfectly cooked.
Step 6
When the noodles are about 70-80% cooked, you can drain them and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch. This results in a clearer, lighter broth. However, I prefer a thicker, richer broth, so I directly transferred the cooked noodles (drained slightly) from the boiling water into the doenjang jjigae. This way, the noodles absorb more of the stew’s flavor. You can choose the cold water rinse if you prefer a lighter taste.
Step 7
Add the drained somen noodles to the warmed doenjang jjigae and bring it to a rapid boil over high heat for about 1-2 minutes. This quick boil allows the thin noodles to thoroughly absorb the rich doenjang broth, enhancing the overall flavor.
Step 8
Serve the finished doenjang noodles in a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) or a bowl for a beautiful presentation. This is the ultimate easy and delicious dish for any leftover doenjang jjigae! Perfect for a quick meal or a snack.
