Jang Kalguksu (spicy noodle soup) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Jang Kalguksu is a Gangwon-style noodle dish made by simmering potatoes, clams, and knife-cut noodles in a spicy broth seasoned with gochujang.
Jang Kalguksu is a Gangwon-style noodle dish made by simmering potatoes, clams, and knife-cut noodles in a spicy broth seasoned with gochujang. It’s perfect for lunch on a chilly day or a hearty dinner, bringing together the broth’s spicy kick and the clams’ clean, refreshing flavor.
Street food · 30 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 1036.5g serving): 550 kcal · protein 29.9g · carbohydrate 98.4g · fat 3.1g · sodium 1834.5mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Soak the clams in salted water for about 20 minutes, then rinse them several times to remove sand.
Tips: Add the noodles at the end and cook them briefly, since simmering them too long can make the broth thick.
Tips: Gochujang varies in saltiness by brand, so adjust the seasoning with a little salt at the end.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Water — 500 ml
- Dried anchovies — 8 g
- Dried kelp — 5 g
- Potato — 100 g
- Onion — 40 g
- Korean zucchini — 40 g
- Manila clams — 100 g
- Gochujang — 1.5 Tbsp
- Korean chili powder — 0.5 tsp
- Minced garlic — 1 Tbsp
- Cooked knife-cut noodles — 180 g
- Green onion — 15 g
- Salt — 0.3 tsp