Refreshing Seafood Cold Noodles
[Easy Meal Kit] A Summer Delicacy: Refreshing Seafood Cold Noodles
Beat the summer heat with a refreshing bowl of seafood cold noodles instead of hot jjampong! This dish offers a delightful balance of savory seafood and a tangy, sweet broth, making it an unforgettable taste of summer.
For the Chilled Broth
- 1200ml water
- 20g radish (thinly sliced)
- 20g onion (cut into large pieces)
- 2 sheets dried kelp (dashima)
- 5 whole garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 2.5 Tbsp white sugar
- 2/3 Tbsp salt
For Preparing the Seafood
- 2 small squid (baby octopus)
- 8 medium shrimp
- 350g salted jellyfish
- 100ml water (for rinsing jellyfish)
- 50ml sugar (for rinsing jellyfish)
- 50ml vinegar (for rinsing jellyfish)
- 1 tsp salt (for rinsing jellyfish)
For Preparing the Garnishes
- 2 green chili peppers (seeds removed and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 onion (thinly sliced)
For the Zesty Mustard Sauce
- 1 tsp mustard powder (or paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 small squid (baby octopus)
- 8 medium shrimp
- 350g salted jellyfish
- 100ml water (for rinsing jellyfish)
- 50ml sugar (for rinsing jellyfish)
- 50ml vinegar (for rinsing jellyfish)
- 1 tsp salt (for rinsing jellyfish)
For Preparing the Garnishes
- 2 green chili peppers (seeds removed and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 onion (thinly sliced)
For the Zesty Mustard Sauce
- 1 tsp mustard powder (or paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp mustard powder (or paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a pot, combine 1200ml of water with the broth ingredients (radish, onion, kelp, garlic cloves). Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes to extract a flavorful broth.
Step 2
Rinse the jellyfish under cold running water at least twice, vigorously rubbing it. Then, soak it in cold water for about 20 minutes to remove excess salt.
Step 3
While the jellyfish is soaking, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the prepared frozen seafood (shrimp, squid) and cook until fully done, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 4
Using the same water you used to blanch the seafood, briefly blanch the jellyfish. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become tough. Once the water begins to simmer and bubbles start to form, add the jellyfish and blanch for about 3-4 minutes. Immediately transfer it to cold water and rub it vigorously to eliminate any lingering smell.
Step 5
If the jellyfish still has a slight odor, soak it in a mixture of 100ml water, 50ml sugar, 50ml vinegar, and 1 tsp salt for about 15 minutes. This brine will help tenderize the jellyfish and further remove any unpleasant taste.
Step 6
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. While the broth is still hot, stir in the red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt until everything is well combined and the sugar and salt have dissolved. (Tip: Using fine-ground red pepper flakes will result in a beautifully clear red broth.)
Step 7
Place the seasoned broth in the freezer to chill completely. While the broth is chilling, thinly slice the onion and soak it in cold water to remove its sharp flavor. Seed the green chilies and slice them thinly. Cut the blanched seafood into bite-sized pieces.
Step 8
Now, let’s prepare the zesty mustard sauce. Combine the mustard powder (or paste), salt, vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
Step 9
For a perfect cold noodle dish, chewy somen noodles are essential. Cook the somen noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
Step 10
Arrange the cooked somen noodles neatly in the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with the prepared garnishes (sliced onion, jellyfish, seafood, and chili peppers). Carefully ladle the chilled broth around the edges of the noodles and toppings, ensuring they stay in place. Finally, drizzle the mustard sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds to complete your refreshing Seafood Cold Noodles!
