Description
Enjoy a refreshing and satisfying bowl of Naengmyeon, Korean cold noodles perfect for a hot summer day. These chilled buckwheat noodles are served in a flavorful broth with a variety of toppings for a delicious and cooling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz naengmyeon (buckwheat noodles)
For the Broth:
- 4 cups cold beef broth or dongchimi (radish water kimchi broth)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Serving:
- 1 boiled egg (halved)
- ½ Korean pear (thinly sliced)
- ½ cucumber (julienned)
- 2 ounces cooked beef brisket or sliced boiled pork
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- ice cubes for serving
- salt to taste
- optional mustard paste and additional vinegar for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the naengmyeon noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and chill thoroughly.
- Prepare the Broth: Mix the cold broth with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the chilled noodles in a bowl, pour the broth over them. Add ice cubes, top with beef, egg, pear, and cucumber. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Serve: Optionally serve with mustard paste and extra vinegar on the side.
Notes
- Chill the broth in advance for the best taste.
- Vegetarian option: Use cold vegetable broth and omit meat and egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
