Korean
Korean - Noodles
Bajirak Kalguksu
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 500g fresh short-neck clams (bajirak), purged in salt water
- • 300g fresh kalguksu wheat noodles
- • 8 cups anchovy-kelp broth
- • 1/2 courgette, quartered and sliced
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tablespoons soup soy sauce
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • 2 spring onions, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the clams in lightly salted water for 30 minutes, then scrub the shells and rinse.
2
Phase 2
Bring the anchovy-kelp broth to a boil and add the garlic and courgette.
3
Phase 3
Add the noodles and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, keeping the broth at a rolling boil.
4
Phase 4
Add the clams and cook until they open, about 2 minutes. Season with soup soy sauce and salt; discard any clams that stay shut.
5
Phase 5
Ladle into bowls, garnish with spring onions, and serve immediately while hot.