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Kongguksu Recipe

Kongguksu Recipe

Freya
Kongguksu is a refreshing Korean noodle dish made with somyeon noodles served in a chilled, creamy soybean broth, topped with cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, and optional pine nuts. It’s a light, savory meal perfect for hot weather.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Dried Soybeans
  • 3-4 cups Cold Water
  • 200 g Somyeon Thin Wheat Noodles
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts optional
  • ½ Cucumber thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 small Tomato sliced
  • To taste Salt
  • As needed Ice Cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Soak ½ cup of dried soybeans in water overnight (6-8 hours).
  • Drain and rinse the soybeans.
  • Cook the soybeans in boiling water for 20-30 minutes or until tender.
  • Cool the cooked soybeans for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked soybeans, 3-4 cups of cold water, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds, and 2 tablespoons of pine nuts to a blender.
  • Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  • For an extremely smooth texture, strain the mixture through a fine screen to get rid of any solids.
  • Chill the soybean broth in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Boil 200g of somyeon noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Once cooked, rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
  • After draining, portion the noodles onto serving dishes.
  • Pour the chilled soybean broth over the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  • Add toppings such as cucumber, tomato, and sesame seeds.
  • Optionally, add ice cubes to keep the soup extra cold.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.
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