Woosamgyeop Jjamppong (Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup)
Woosamgyeop Jjamppong, a spicy and savory noodle soup with beef brisket, boasts an exquisite broth.
📝 Editor's Notes
Woosamgyeop Jjamppong is an outstanding dish with a spicy yet rich and savory broth, characteristic of beef brisket.
It's as simple to make as ramen but boasts a deep flavor comparable to professional restaurants.
The crunchy texture of onions and bean sprouts adds to the enjoyment.
It's perfect for a hangover cure or as a warm and hearty meal on chilly days.
Highly recommended for those seeking a satisfying and delicious meal even in a busy routine.
Its biggest appeal is its robust and filling spiciness.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
Woosamgyeop (beef brisket) is a key ingredient for this jjamppong, so choosing fresh, good quality meat is important.
Look for even marbling and a vibrant red color.
If using frozen woosamgyeop, thaw it beforehand.
For onions, select firm ones with shiny skins.
For bean sprouts, choose plump stalks with few rootlets and a fresh appearance.
Bean sprouts spoil easily, so cook them as soon as possible after purchase or store them sealed in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Cheongyang chili peppers are crucial for adding spice; choose fresh, firm ones with dry stems.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
There are three main cooking points.
First, it's crucial to stir-fry onions and bean sprouts quickly over high heat to preserve their crisp texture.
Don't overcook them; heat the pan with oil until it slightly smokes, then stir-fry rapidly for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Second, when stir-frying woosamgyeop, cook it over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes to allow enough fat to render from the meat, which maximizes the savory flavor.
Third, removing the 'raw' smell when stir-frying soy sauce and red chili powder is important.
Stir-fry for about 1 minute, ensuring the chili powder doesn't burn, to achieve a deeper, spicier flavor.
Keeping these three points in mind will help you make delicious Woosamgyeop Jjamppong without fail.
👨🍳 Directions
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and bean sprouts, and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Set aside.
Add 1 pack of the meal prep kit to the pan and stir-fry thoroughly until fat renders from the meat.
Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 3 tbsp of red chili powder, and stir-fry again to remove the raw chili smell.
Pour in 400ml of water, add 1 tbsp of Dashida (다시다) and black pepper, then bring to a boil.
Once the broth starts boiling, add 1 tbsp of fish sauce and sliced Cheongyang chili pepper to your preference.
Place the stir-fried bean sprouts and onion on rice or noodles, then pour the finished broth over them to complete.
💡 Tips
It's as simple to make as ramen, but the taste is comparable to professional Jjamppong.
The texture of the onion and bean sprouts remains crisp, making it even more delicious.
It's especially recommended to include onions (even if you omit the bean sprouts).
It's also great for a hangover cure.
📦 Storage & Reuse
It's best to store the finished Woosamgyeop Jjamppong by separating the broth and solid ingredients.
The broth can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Solid ingredients (especially bean sprouts and onions) can become soggy and lose texture if left in the broth, so store them separately and add them to the broth right before serving and reheating.
Only the broth can be frozen; store it in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to about 1 month.
To reheat, thaw and then gently simmer in a pot over low heat.
Noodles or rice will become soggy if stored with the broth, so it's best to prepare them fresh each time you serve.
🥢 Who This Is For
This Woosamgyeop Jjamppong is highly recommended when you crave a spicy and warm broth, especially for a hangover cure after a night of heavy drinking.
It's also perfect for a hearty meal on a chilly day.
It's excellent as a solo meal or for the whole family.
It pairs well with refreshing and crunchy danmuji (단무지) (pickled radish) or kkakdugi (깍두기) (diced radish kimchi), and adding crispy gunmandu (군만두) (fried dumplings) makes for an even more fulfilling meal.
🔥 Nutrition Info
One serving of Woosamgyeop Jjamppong is estimated to be around 500-600 kcal.
Fat from woosamgyeop accounts for approximately 30-40g, and protein, from woosamgyeop and other ingredients, provides about 20-25g.
If served with rice or noodles, carbohydrates will be around 50-70g.
Woosamgyeop is rich in iron and B vitamins, which can help restore vitality, while onions, bean sprouts, and Cheongyang chili peppers provide dietary fiber and vitamin C, balancing the nutrition.
Bean sprouts, in particular, are rich in asparagine, beneficial for detoxification and fatigue recovery, making this dish an excellent hangover cure.
However, sodium content can be high, so it's advisable to moderate broth consumption.
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