Korean Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon)

 

 

 

Discover Korean cuisine with our recipe book featuring traditional dishes. Join us on a culinary adventure starting with the beloved Naengmyeon cold noodle dish. Try naengmyeon for a cool, satisfying summer meal. Here's how to make it!

 

Ingredients:

 

For the Broth:

 

• 6 cups of beef broth
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

 

For the Noodles:

 

• 14 ounces buckwheat or arrowroot noodles
• Ice water (for soaking and rinsing the noodles)
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil (for coating the noodles)

 

For the Toppings:

 

• 1 cup of beef, thinly sliced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 2 to 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

 

 

Instructions:

 

1. Combine beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a pot. Boil the mixture. Lower heat and cook for 15 minutes to combine flavors.
2. Prepare toppings while soup cooks. Sear beef in hot frying pan. Pan-cook thin slices of meat until brown and cooked inside. Cool and chop into small pieces.
3. Cook, drain, rinse noodles to remove starch. Soak rinsed noodles in ice water to chill.
4. Drain noodles, add sesame oil, toss gently. Prevent sticking noodles.
5. Assemble naengmyeon bowls with noodles and broth. Add beef, eggs, cucumber, radishes, and onions to top of the noodles.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and add gochujang for extra flavor.

 

 

Tips:

 

• For a veggie version, use veggie broth & skip beef. Add shiitake mushrooms for extra flavor.
• Add ice cubes to the dish before serving.
• Personalize your naengmyeon by adding kimchi, pickled radish or sliced pear for sweetness.

 

 

Congrats on your first Korean culinary adventure! Naengmyeon is a tasty cold noodle dish that showcases Korea's vibrant flavors. Enjoy every bite of naengmyeon and explore more Korean delicacies in the future!