Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Noodles) Recipe
Chilled and refreshing, Naengmyeon is a popular Korean cold noodle dish perfect for hot summer days. This recipe combines chewy naengmyeon noodles with a flavorful cold beef or dongchimi broth, crunchy vegetables, and a hint of sweetness from Korean pear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the noodles:
- 200g naengmyeon noodles (buckwheat or sweet potato starch-based)
For the broth:
- 2 cups cold beef broth or dongchimi
Additional ingredients:
- 1/2 Korean pear, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 boiled egg, halved
- 2 slices cold boiled beef (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard paste or Korean mustard (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the naengmyeon noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Chill the broth: Freeze the beef broth or dongchimi until very cold or slightly slushy.
- Prepare the seasoning: Mix vinegar, sugar, and mustard in a bowl, then add to the cold broth.
- Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls, pour chilled broth over them, and add ice cubes. Top with pear, cucumber, egg, and beef if using.
- Serve: Mix everything together before eating.
Notes
- Naengmyeon broth is commonly available frozen at Korean grocery stores.
- Adjust vinegar and sugar for preferred taste.
- For a spicy version, include a spoonful of gochujang-based sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
