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Korean Cold Spicy Noodles

Savor Authentic Korean Cold Spicy Noodles in Just 15 Minutes

Enjoy a refreshing and invigorating dish of Korean Cold Spicy Noodles, perfect for hot summer days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 grams Somyeon (thin wheat noodles) Can be swapped with gluten-free noodles, soba, or ramen.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons Kimchi brine
  • 1 teaspoon White sugar Can substitute with brown sugar or honey.
  • 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar or mirin.
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) Reduce for a milder taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust for spice level.
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil A little goes a long way.
  • Salt and pepper Season to taste.
For the Toppings
  • 2 Hard boiled eggs Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced into thin strips.
  • 1 cup Kimchi Check for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by dicing kimchi, slicing cucumber, and mincing garlic. Hard-boil the eggs and set aside.
  2. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil, add somyeon noodles, and cook for 4-6 minutes until just past al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, kimchi brine, white sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, gochugaru, and gochujang. Add sesame seeds and sesame oil.
  4. Combine cooled noodles with sauce, mixing gently to coat, ensuring noodles remain intact.
  5. Assemble bowls with sauced noodles, topped with cucumber, kimchi, and eggs. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, keeping toppings separate.

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