Naengguksu

Method

1. 1 Prepare the cold broth: mix filtered water, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce, stir until dissolved, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. 2 Slice the cucumber into thin strips and soak them in ice water to make them crispy.
3. 3 Boil somyeon noodles for 3 minutes, adding cold water whenever the water is about to boil over.
4. 4 Rinse the noodles under cold running water, rub them to remove the stickiness, then drain them well.
5. 5 Place the noodles in a bowl, pour in the cold broth, add ice cubes, arrange the cucumber slices, and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.

With an appliance

• Microwave 22 min

  Replace step 3: Submerge the somyeon noodles in a large bowl of hot water, microwave at 800W for 4 minutes, stirring during the 2nd minute. Rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold water as in step 4 before adding the cold broth.