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Naengmyeon

Naengmyeon
North-Korea
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • For the Broth:
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
  • For the Noodles:
  • 8 oz (225 g) naengmyeon noodles (or soba noodles as a substitute)
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1 pear, julienned (Asian pear preferred)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2-3 green onions, chopped
  • Optional: sliced radish, pickled vegetables

Instructions

Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, combine beef or chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sliced ginger.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, strain out the ginger and garlic pieces.

Chill the broth in the refrigerator until cold.

Cook the Noodles

Cook the naengmyeon noodles according to the package instructions. They typically require boiling for 3-4 minutes.

Once cooked, rinse the noodles under cold water to cool them down and remove excess starch. Drain well.

Assemble the Dish

Divide the cold noodles into serving bowls.

Pour the chilled broth over the noodles.

Top with julienned cucumber, kimchi, julienned pear, and hard-boiled egg halves.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Add optional pickled vegetables or sliced radish if desired.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!