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Kongguksu
Kongguksu · ready in 34 min · 4 servings · 561 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Kongguksu is a Korean summer bowl of thin wheat noodles in chilled, creamy soybean broth, finished simply with cucumber, sesame, and salt.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 34 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 561
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 400 gSomyeon noodle, dry
- 1600 mlSoybean broth, well chilled
- 200 gCucumber, julienned (to serve)
- 12 gSesame, lightly crushed (to serve)
- 8 gSalt
- 120 mlWater, cold
Equipment
refrigerator, stovetop, pot, colander, mixing bowl, ladle, knife, cutting board, tongs, serving bowl, small bowl
Instructions
- Gather Equipment
Gather somyeon noodle, soybean broth, cucumber, sesame, salt, cold water, a pot, colander, bowl, ladle, knife, board, and tongs. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Chill Broth
Stir soybean broth with cold water and 4 g salt, then refrigerate until very cold while the garnish and noodles are prepared. · 20 min
What to look for: The broth looks smooth, pale, and lightly creamy.
- Prepare Garnish
Slice cucumber into thin matchsticks and lightly crush sesame so it releases aroma without turning into paste. · 3 min
What to look for: The cucumber is crisp and the sesame is fragrant.
- Boil Noodles
Boil a large pot of water, add somyeon noodle, and stir often until the strands are tender but still springy. · 4 min
What to look for: The noodles are loose, glossy, and moving freely in the water.
- Rinse Noodles
Drain noodles in a colander, rinse under cold water, and rub gently by hand until the surface feels clean and slippery. · 3 min
What to look for: The noodles are cool, firm, and no longer starchy.
- Portion Bowls
Divide cold noodles among 4 bowls, twisting each mound neatly so the broth can flow around the strands. · 2 min
What to look for: Each bowl has a compact mound of chilled noodles.
- Serve Cold
Pour chilled soybean broth over noodles, top with cucumber and sesame, season with remaining salt to taste, and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: The pale broth surrounds the noodles and the garnish sits fresh on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 561 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 89 g |
| of which sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 8 g |
| Sodium | 831 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: gluten, soybeans, sesame, soy
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Soybean broth
- Ground soybean broth: Use freshly blended and strained unsweetened soybean broth.
Sesame
- Sesame oil: Use only a small amount for aroma because it lacks the seed texture.
Salt
- Soy sauce: Use sparingly because it darkens the pale soybean broth.
