Korean
Korean - Noodles
Makguksu
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 400g buckwheat noodles (makguksu)
- • 3 tablespoons gochujang
- • 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- • 2 tablespoons vinegar
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- • 100g ripe kimchi, chopped
- • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the gochujang, gochugaru, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
2
Phase 2
Cook the buckwheat noodles for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but chewy.
3
Phase 3
Rinse the noodles vigorously under cold running water, rubbing them to remove excess starch, then drain.
4
Phase 4
Add the warm noodles and chopped kimchi to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
5
Phase 5
Garnish with cucumber and a splash of kimchi brine and serve cold.