This Korean-Chinese Seafood Soup (Jjampong) is rich with warm, spicy and savory flavors. With shrimp and mussels as its main seafood, along with noodles and fresh veggies, the taste has a touch of umami flavor as well.
This seafood soup is so popular in korean and chinese restaurants all over the world, However, it is easy, simple and you can make it at home.
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Asian Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup
In this rich Asian seafood soup, the broth is thick with flavor and texture that blends well, thanks to all the spices and seasoning.
The springy and chewy texture of egg noodles complements the umami flavors of the seafood too! The taste and texture are both so promising, and it would be such a shame to skip this recipe.
If you are planning to have an intricate dinner at home, this soup will serve well as an appetizer. It is also a nourishing and savory soup that you can enjoy during cold and rainy days.
Some also consider this seafood soup as a light meal they can easily make at home after a long and tiring day. This recipe has so much potential, and it would really be great to enjoy every spoonful of it at home!
Why Does This Recipe Work?
- Making your own seafood soup at home lets you adjust the ingredients to your preference. You can add more spices, lessen the seasonings, and the like. You'll be more in control of how your soup will taste, and you get to be certain all the ingredients are fresh and of high quality!
- This is a popular soup in all Korean-Chinese restaurants.
- This seafood soup is a great way for you to explore Asian cuisine at home. Trying this soup recipe allows you to introduce a new culture of dishes at home.
- This seafood soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that is perfect for cold weather or when you're feeling under the weather. Making it at home can provide a sense of warmth and comfort that's hard to beat.
- If you are avoiding preservatives in the food you eat, making your seafood soup at home helps you with that. No additives or artificial flavoring can be added to this recipe!
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Ingredients
Egg Noodles. Egg noodles make this seafood soup more satiating and satisfying thanks to its chewy, mouthful, and tender texture. It also has a mild flavor that can easily be flavored by the ingredients added to the soup.
Chicken Broth. If you want your soup to have a richer flavor, you gotta add chicken broth to flavor the soup's broth better. Chicken broth has a rich, savory flavor that can certainly improve the mouthfeel and taste of this soup.
Garlic. Garlic has a unique and strong flavor that can improve the whole taste of the soup. It adds a mild pungent and sweet flavor that goes well with the shrimp and mussels and other ingredients in the soup.
Ginger. Ginger has a slightly spicy and pungent flavor which is perfect with seafood. It also gives a subtle heat and depth of flavor that enhances the taste of the soup and balances the natural mild sweetness of the seafood. The aroma that ginger imparts to your steaming hot soup will also make your mouth water!
Red Chilli Pepper Flakes. If you love spicy dishes, adding Red Chilli Pepper Flakes to this recipe might be another great reason for you to make this at home. The heat of its spicy flavor makes this dish extra-comforting during cold days!
Onion. Onion helps make this soup more savory with a better aroma!
Carrot. A firmer texture in each spoonful of this soup is only possible with the crunchy texture of the carrot. It's also a great veggie addition to the soup!
Scallion. Scallion is great for enhancing flavors in the soup without being too overwhelming.
Soy Sauce. Soy sauce is usually included in most savory Asian dishes, so add some to this Spicy Korean-Chinese Seafood Soup!
Salt & Black Ground Pepper. They are the two best seasonings for savory soups to lessen the fishy smell of the seafood.
Fish Sauce. Fish sauce adds an umami taste to the soup, and also enhances the natural flavors of the seafood in this recipe.
For the seafood
Mussels. Mussels have a distinctive and robust taste that can amplify the depth and complexity of seafood soup. They have a mildly sweet, briny flavor that goes well with other seafood and veggies in the soup.
Shrimp. There is so much seafood out there you can add to this soup but you can't skip shrimp. Shrimp has that mild and delicate taste and texture that is just so perfect for a savory and warm soup.
How to Make Spicy Korean-Chinese Seafood Soup (Jjampong)
One, cook the noodles: In a large pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions (make sure not to overcook noodles), drain and set aside.
Two, cook the mussels: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil along with the mussels in a large pot, reduce the heat simmer for a few minutes until the shells open, then drain.
Three: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, chile pepper flakes and onions.
Four: Add shrimp, carrots, and scallions, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Five: Add the cooked mussels and broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Six: Add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and fish sauce.
Seven: Place the cooked noodles in the soup bowls and ladle the soup over the noodles and serve!
Top Tips!
- Add mussels and shrimp at the right time. Different kinds of seafood have different cooking times. This is the reason why mussels are cooked first, and shrimp last since mussels take more time to be cooked. Add the seafood to the soup at the appropriate time to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly, especially if they have been dredged from the seabed. This is to make sure no dirt whatsoever gets into the soup!
Recipe Variations
- Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro for added freshness.
- To thicken the soup, you may add a teaspoon of cornstarch.
- Add mushroom and bok choy for more veggies.
- You may also add chopped silken tofu or white fish to this soup.
- Add Chinese herbs like wolfberry for a more Asian touch.
- You may use any noodles you like such as use udon or rice noodles.
- Add chopped chili pepper for extra heat!
Serving Suggestions
For a simple yet hearty meal, serve this Spicy Korean-Chinese Seafood Soup (Jjampong) with a bowl of steamed rice or green salad. Steamed dumplings also make a great Chinese meal out of this recipe!
Storage
To store: Let the soup cool down before storing it at room temperature for a day. You can also refrigerate it in an airtight container for three days.
To Freeze: You can freeze this soup for 2 months in an airtight container.
Reheating: Thaw overnight and reheat in the microwave until piping hot.
Recipe FAQs
Of course! You can use canned or frozen seafood in this recipe. But fresh seafood will give you the best flavor and texture.
You may add crab meat and clams alongside shrimp and mussels!
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Recipe
Spicy Korean-Chinese Seafood Soup (Jjampong)
Ingredients
- 250 g mussels
- 1 teaspoon ginger , minced
- 1 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon garlic , minced
- 1 pack egg noodles
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion , sliced
- 250 g shrimp , peeled
- 1 small carrot , julienned
- 1 scallion , chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: In a large pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions (make sure not to overcook noodles), drain and set aside.
- Cook the mussels: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil along with the mussels in a large pot, reduce the heat simmer for a few minutes until the shells open, then drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, chile pepper flakes and onions.
- Add shrimp, carrots, and scallions, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. then add the cooked mussels and broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and fish sauce.
- Place the cooked noodles in the soup bowls and ladle the soup over the noodles and serve!
Notes
- Add mussels and shrimp at the right time. Different kinds of seafood have different cooking times. This is the reason why mussels are cooked first, and shrimp last since mussels take more time to be cooked. Add the seafood to the soup at the appropriate time to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly, especially if they have been dredged from the seabed. This is to make sure no dirt whatsoever gets into the soup!
Judy
This is the first time I have made Chinese soup, The recipe was delicious and easy to make, and the flavors are amazing.
Mike
I wish I had all the ingredients to make this recipe today. However, I will order the ingredients and make this tomorrow.
Kelly
This recipe was easy to make and absolutely delicious!