Trendy K-Pop Food – Jjapaguri / Chapaguri recipe.
What is Jjapaguri / Chapaguri
Jjapaguri / Chapaguri (짜파구리) is simply a combination of two different Korean instant noodles “Jjapaghetti (짜파게티)” and “Neoguri (너구리)”.
Individually they are quite different noodles. Jjapagehtti is a cut down instant version of Korean black bean noodle and it is served dry (not served in a soup).
On the contrary, Neoguri is an udon noodle dish served in a spicy soup and its distinctive feature is including dried kelp (kombu) in the packet.
So by mixing these two noodles, you make a new hybrid noodle called Jjapaguri / Chapaguri.
K-Pop and Jjapaguri
Jjapaguri has been featured in various Korean TV programs and movies in recent years.
- It was featured on a Korean variety TV program, “Dad, where are we going? (Appa, Eodiga? 아빠, 어디가)”.
- It was also featured as G-dragon’s favorite snack food in a TV show called “Thank you”
- Most recently, it was featured in a Korean movie – Parasite (2019). The English translation for Jjapaguri was ramdong.
What Does Jjapaguri Taste Like
When I first heard about this noodle dish several years ago, I was very clueless about the taste. It just sounded like such an odd combination to me. Though, once I tried it out, I got hooked.
On a first note, it tastes very similar to ordinary Jjapaghetti noodles (savory and slightly sweet). Then it is followed by a spicy kick to each bite. It’s delicious and mildly addictive.
Anyway, the recipe is very simple to follow. So if you are an avid K-Pop fan or just want to try some easy Korean noodles, I encourage you to give it a try!
Ingredients for Jjapaguri, Serves 2
- Jjapaghetti (Korean instant black noodles)
- Neoguri (Korean instant spicy seafood udon noodles)
- 4 cups of water
* 1 cup = 250 ml
How to Make Jjapaguri
1. Boil the water in a pot on medium high heat.
2. Once the water is boiling, add the Jjapaghetti noodles (right in the picture below), Neoguri noodles (left) and dried vegetable flakes from both packets in the pot.
3. Boil it until the noodles are cooked, about 2-3 mins. During this time, mix the noodles well by lifting and dropping them a couple of times.
4. Drain the water but leave about 6 Tbsp worth of water. Then add the whole packet of Jjapaghetti powder soup sauce, 1/3 packet of Neoguri powder soup sauce and olive oil from the Jjapaghetti sauce. Mix them well. (If you want more spiciness, you could increase the amount of Neoguri powder soup sauce.)
5. Serve.
Note
- Sweet corn & peas in my picture are not included in the packet.
- Add some thinly sliced sautéd sirloin or rib eye as a topping if you want to mimic the scene from the Korean movie “Parasite (2019)”.
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Jjapaguri / Chapaguri (Jjapaghetti and Neoguri Combined)
Ingredients
- 1 Jjapaghetti (Korean instant black noodles)
- 1 Neoguri (Korean instant spicy seafood udon noodles)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Boil the water in a pot on medium high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add the Jjapaghetti noodles, Neoguri noodles and dried vegetable flakes from both packets in the pot.
- Boil it until the noodles are cooked, about 2-3 mins. During this time, mix the noodles well by lifting and dropping them a couple of times.
- Drain the water but leave about 6 tbsp worth of water. Then add the whole packet of Jjapaghetti powder soup sauce, 1/3 packet of Neoguri powder soup sauce and olive oil from the Jjapaghetti sauce. Mix them well. (If you want more spiciness, you could increase the amount of Neoguri powder soup sauce.)
- Serve.
Notes
- 1 cup = 250 ml
- Sweet corn & peas in my picture are not included in the packet.
- Add some thinly sliced sautéd sirloin as a topping if you want to mimic the scene from the Korean movie "Parasite (2019)". - You will need about 100g (3.5 ounces) of sirloin or rib eye fillet. Thinly slice and lightly cook in a separate skillet with ground black pepper and fine sea salt seasoning. Combine with the noodles just before serving.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
