Mala Cream Jjampong (Creamy Spicy Seafood Noodles)
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Korean
Keyword Asian noodles
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author Christine Ma
Ingredients
Mala spice mix
3tablespoonsgochugaru
1tablespoonSichuan peppercorns
1tablespoontoasted cumin seeds
1tablespoontoasted fennel seeds
1tablespoontoasted coriander seeds
1teaspoonsalt
Jjampong
1tablespoonoil
8ouncespork lointhinly sliced
½onionthinly sliced
1medium carrotthinly sliced
1zucchinihalved lengthwise and sliced
3cupschopped napa cabbage
6scallionscut into 2-inch pieces
3clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoonminced ginger
1tablespoonsesame oil
4cupsdashi broth
10ouncesclams in shells
6ouncespeeled and deveined shrimp
6ouncesmussels
1poundflour noodles
½cupheavy cream
1tablespoonfish sauce
1tablespoonsoy sauce
salt and pepper
¼cupchopped scallions
Instructions
Make mala seasoning mix. Combine gochugaru, Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, fennel, coriander seeds, and salt in a spice grinder. Pulse until finely ground. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large wok or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and saute until browned and no longer pink. Add vegetables including onion, carrot, zucchini, napa cabbage, and scallions and saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger and saute for 1 more minute. Add mala seasoning mix and sesame oil, stirring to combine.
Pour dashi broth and add clams, shrimp, and mussels to the pot. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook until the clams and mussel shells begin to open and the shrimp is cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to directions on package.
Remove lid and add heavy cream, fish sauce, and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Simmer for 1 more minute and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Portion noodles into bowls and top with a generous amount of seafood and broth. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.
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Notes
I used Wang Food Korean Knife-Cut Fresh Noodles for the noodles but you can use any other flour noodles.Dashi is a simple seaweed-based stock. You can make the dashi following my Jjampong recipe or buy premade stock.Gochugaru is a Korean chili flake. You can find them at most Asian markets.