Janchi-guksu

Janchi-guksu
A bowl of janchi-guksu
Alternative namesBanquet noodles
TypeGuksu
Place of originKorea
Associated cuisineKorean cuisine
Korean name
Hangul
잔치국수
RRjanchiguksu
MRchanch'iguksu
IPA[tɕan.tɕʰi.ɡuk̚.s͈u]
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Janchi-guksu (Korean잔치국수) or banquet noodles is a Korean noodle dish consisting of wheat flour somyeon noodles in a light broth made from anchovy and sometimes also dasima (kelp). Beef broth may be substituted for the anchovy broth. It is served with a sauce made from sesame oil, ganjang and small amounts of chili pepper powder and scallions. Thinly sliced jidan (지단, fried egg), gim (laver) and zucchini are added on top of the dish as garnishes, though various other vegetables or kimchi can also be used. The word janchi means "feast" in Korean, in reference to the festive occasions on which the dish is prepared, such as for a wedding or sixtieth birthday celebration.