Photograph of the finished Naengguksu

Korea · Mì nước lạnh Naengguksu

Naengguksu

25 min Hands-on time + 2 hr waiting
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Somyeon (thin noodles) Somyeon (thin noodles) 15.5 oz
  • Photograph of Cucumber Cucumber 2
  • Photograph of Rice vinegar Rice vinegar ½ cup
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Soy sauce Soy sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Roasted white sesame seeds Roasted white sesame seeds 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Ice cubes Ice cubes 32 pieces

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.

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