Korean
Korean - Noodles
Jjaengban Guksu
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 400g thin wheat noodles (somyeon)
- • 2 tablespoons gochujang
- • 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- • 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds into a thick spicy sauce.
2
Phase 2
Cook the somyeon until tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold water, then soak in ice water; drain well.
4
Phase 4
Place the noodles in individual bowls and spoon the sauce on top.
5
Phase 5
Add the egg halves and cucumber alongside and toss everything together before eating.