Kotdeungchigiguksu || Buckwheat Noodles with Potato Balls, 土豆粉团荞麦面, 土豆粉團蕎麥麵, じゃがいも団子入りそば, 콧등치기국수 1

Kotdeungchigiguksu is a unique Korean noodle dish that hails from Gangwon Province. It’s characterized by its thick, chewy buckwheat noodles and potato dumplings called ongsimi.

Key Ingredients:

• Buckwheat noodles
• Potato dumplings (ongsimi)
• Beef broth
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Garlic
• Green onions

How to Make Kotdeungchigiguksu:

1. Prepare the broth: Boil beef bones and vegetables like onions and carrots to create a rich and flavorful broth.
2. Make the potato dumplings: Grate potatoes and mix them with starch to form a dough. Shape the dough into small dumplings.
3. Cook the noodles: Boil the buckwheat noodles in a separate pot of water until they are cooked al dente.
4. Combine ingredients: Add the potato dumplings to the beef broth and cook until they float to the surface.
5. Serve: Place the cooked noodles in a bowl and ladle the broth and dumplings over them. Garnish with green onions and sesame oil.

Tips:

• Potato dumplings: For a chewier texture, you can add a little more starch to the potato dough.
• Broth: The beef broth can be seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings to enhance the flavor.
• Toppings: You can add other toppings like kimchi or boiled egg to your Kotdeungchigiguksu.