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Banquet Noodles

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janchi-guksu

Thin wheat noodles in warm anchovy broth with simple toppings.

Easy25 min2 servings★ 70Contains glutenContains eggContains soyContains fish
Banquet Noodles

History & culture

Banquet noodles are often linked to weddings, first birthdays, and holidays where long, thin wheat noodles symbolize longevity in Korean custom. Tradition holds that serving a light broth with noodles honored guests without the heaviness of meat feasts alone. Regional variations use anchovy, beef, or vegetable broths depending on home and temple food contexts. Janchi guksu remains widely cited in festive and community celebration meals.

Servings
2

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Ingredients & steps

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Ingredients

  • Zucchini
    1/2 medium, julienned
  • Water
    6 cups
  • Dried anchovies (for broth)

    Substitutedashi powder (1 tsp per cup water)

    20 g, for broth
  • Egg
    1 beaten
  • Green onion

    Substitutescallion or spring onion

    2 stalks
  • Korean wheat noodles (somyun/guksu)

    Substitutethin spaghetti or somen

    300 g, thin somyeon

Seasonings

  • Soy sauce

    SubstituteTsuyu (diluted) 4 tsp (2 tsp per 1 tbsp) or Tamari 2 tbsp

    2 tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil

    Substitutea small amount of olive oil (flavor differs)

    1 tsp
  • Salt
    1 tsp

Steps

  1. 1Medium heat15 min

    Simmer dried anchovy in water 15 minutes to make a clear broth. Strain.

    • Dried anchovies (for broth)
    • Water
  2. 2Medium heat4 min

    Season broth with soy sauce and salt. Blanch zucchini briefly, then cook the beaten egg into a thin omelette and slice into ribbons.

    • Soy sauce
    • Salt
    • Zucchini
    • Egg
  3. 3High heat4 min

    Cook wheat noodles in boiling water 3–4 minutes. Rinse briefly in cold water.

    • Korean wheat noodles (somyun/guksu)
    • Water
  4. 4

    Serve noodles in warm broth topped with zucchini, egg ribbon and green onion. Drizzle sesame oil.

    • Korean wheat noodles (somyun/guksu)
    • Zucchini
    • Egg
    • Green onion
    • Toasted sesame oil

Storage & reheating

Broth and noodles store separately up to 2 days. Reheat broth; refresh noodles in hot water.

Troubleshooting

  • ⚠️ Broth tastes flat

    → Simmer anchovy longer; add 1 tbsp soy sauce and pinch of salt.

  • ⚠️ Noodles mushy

    → Do not overcook; rinse lightly so they stay springy in hot broth.