Haemul guksu || Seafood Noodle Soup, 해물국수 Leave a comment

Haemul guksu is a delicious Korean seafood noodle soup. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cold day.

Key ingredients:

• Noodles: Typically, thick wheat noodles are used.
• Seafood: A variety of seafood can be used, including shrimp, squid, clams, and mussels.
• Vegetables: Vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and onions are often added for flavor and texture.
• Broth: A clear and flavorful broth is made from seafood stock and various seasonings.

How to make Haemul guksu:

1. Prepare the seafood: Clean and prepare the seafood.
2. Make the broth: Boil the seafood in water with vegetables and seasonings like garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
3. Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente.
4. Assemble the dish: Place the cooked noodles in a bowl and add the seafood and vegetables. Pour the hot broth over the noodles.

Tips for making a delicious Haemul guksu:

• Use fresh seafood: Fresh seafood will make the dish more flavorful.
• Season the broth well: A well-seasoned broth is essential for a delicious Haemul guksu.
• Add your favorite vegetables: You can add any vegetables you like to the dish.
• Serve hot: Serve the Haemul guksu hot to enjoy the full flavor.

Ingredients:

• 400g noodles
• 100g pork
• 1/2 squid
• 100g each of shrimp and mussels
• 1 sea cucumber
• 2 abalones
• 2 shiitake mushrooms
• 2 pieces of bamboo shoots
• 1/2 carrot
• 1 green onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 10 dried anchovies
• 1 tsp sake
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 egg white
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Marinate the pork: Combine the sliced pork with egg white, cornstarch, sake, and salt. Mix well.
2. Prepare the seafood: Boil the shrimp and mussels. Remove the meat from the shells. Soak the sea cucumber in water, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Slice the abalone and squid into appropriate sizes.
3. Prepare the vegetables: Soak the shiitake mushrooms in water and slice. Slice the bamboo shoots, green onion, and carrot. Mince the garlic. Boil the anchovies in water to make a broth.

Instructions:

4. Sauté and simmer: Sauté the minced garlic in oil. Add the prepared ingredients and stir-fry until fragrant. Pour in the anchovy broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt to taste.
5. Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
6. Serve: Place the cooked noodles in bowls and ladle the seafood broth over them.