10-Minute Gambas Chapagetti(Contest-Winning Recipe)
Gambas Chapagetti won first prize in a Chapagetti recipe contest hosted by Nongshim. The recipe also drew attention on social media, and Nongshim went on to release a new product based on it.
This image shows the new product Nongshim released based on this recipe.
It combines Chapagetti with gambas—shrimp and garlic cooked in olive oil. The garlic and shrimp add more flavor to the familiar black bean sauce, while the shrimp give you something to bite into besides noodles.
I was curious enough to try it myself, and after the first bite, I could see why it won. It still tasted like Chapagetti, but the garlic, olive oil, and shrimp made it feel a little more like a proper meal.
To make it, toss the boiled noodles with garlic, shrimp, noodle cooking water, and the included sauce powder. Add a little peperoncino if you like some heat.
It’s a simple way to change up your usual Chapagetti when you have shrimp on hand.
Quick Overview
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients & Substitutions
Main
- 1 package Chapagetti
- Peeled and deveined shrimp, as much as you like
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced)
- About 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ladlefuls reserved noodle cooking water
Optional
- A little peperoncino, for extra heat
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Step 1. Boil the noodles
- Boil the Chapagetti noodles for about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- Tip: Keep the noodles slightly undercooked, as they will continue cooking in the sauce.
Step 2. Add the oil and garlic
- Add about 4 tbsp olive oil, the garlic, and the included vegetable flakes to a pan.
Step 3. Cook until fragrant
- Cook over low heat until the garlic is fragrant. Add a little peperoncino, if using.
Step 4. Cook the shrimp
- Add the shrimp and cook through.
- Tip: Thaw frozen shrimp and pat dry before cooking to reduce oil splatter.
Step 5. Add the noodles and sauce powder
- Add the noodles, 2 ladlefuls of reserved cooking water, and the included black bean sauce powder.
Step 6. Reduce the sauce and serve
Toss over high heat until the sauce evenly coats the noodles and reaches your desired consistency. Turn off the heat, plate, and drizzle with the included seasoning oil.
For a spicy twist, try my Microwave Chapagetti with a Sichuan Hack.
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Gambas Chapagetti(Contest-Winning Recipe)
A first-prize winner in a Chapagetti recipe contest, this Gambas Chapagetti combines shrimp and garlic cooked in olive oil with rich black bean sauce.
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients
Main
- 2 ladlefuls reserved noodle cooking water
- 1 package Chapagetti
- Peeled and deveined shrimp, as much as you like
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced)
- About 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ladlefuls reserved noodle cooking water
Optional
- A little peperoncino, for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil the noodles for about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- Cook Garlic: Add the olive oil, garlic, and included vegetable flakes to a pan. Cook over low heat until fragrant. Add peperoncino, if using.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp and cook through.
- Add Sauce: Add the noodles, 2 ladlefuls of reserved cooking water, and the included black bean sauce powder.
- Reduce Sauce: Toss over high heat until the sauce coats the noodles and reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve: Turn off the heat, plate, and drizzle with the included seasoning oil.
Notes
- Keep the noodles slightly undercooked initially, as they will continue cooking in the sauce.
- Thaw frozen shrimp and pat dry before cooking to reduce oil splatter.
- For a spicy twist, try my Microwave Chapagetti with a Sichuan Hack.
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: korean
