Mulnaengmyeon || Cold Buckwheat Noodles, 冷面, 冷麵, 水冷麺, 물냉면 1

Mul-naengmyeon is a popular Korean dish, especially during the hot summer months. It consists of thin buckwheat noodles served in a cold, savory broth with various toppings.

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• Buckwheat noodles: 400g
• Cucumber: 1
• Radish: 1/2
• Red pepper: 1
• Eggs: 2
• Salt: to taste
• For the broth:
  • Beef (brisket): 200g
  • Garlic: 3 cloves
  • Green onion: 1
  • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon

Preparation:

1. Boil the beef: In a pot, boil 8 cups of water with beef brisket, garlic, and green onion to remove any unpleasant odors.
2. Prepare vegetables and eggs: Slice cucumber and radish thinly and salt them. Remove seeds from the red pepper and chop finely. Boil eggs until hard-boiled and cut in half.

Cooking Instructions:

3. Make the broth: Once the beef is tender, remove it and slice thinly. Skim off any fat from the broth and season with soy sauce. Let it cool completely.
4. Prepare the garnishes: Rinse the salted cucumber and radish, then wrap them in a clean cloth to remove excess water.
5. Cook the noodles: Boil the buckwheat noodles in plenty of water until cooked, then rinse with cold water and drain.
6. Serve: Place the noodles in bowls. Top with sliced beef, cucumber, radish, red pepper, and half an egg. Pour the cold broth over the noodles. Serve with vinegar and mustard on the side.

Additional Notes:

• Beef: You can use any cut of beef suitable for making broth, such as chuck roast or shank.
• Noodles: If you can’t find buckwheat noodles, you can use regular wheat noodles.
• Garnishes: You can add other garnishes to your liking, such as sliced pear, shredded pear, or pine nuts.
• Serving: Traditionally, mul naengmyeon is served in a large bowl with metal chopsticks.

Would you like me to provide more information about this recipe, such as tips on making the broth more flavorful or suggestions for other side dishes?

Here are some additional tips:

• Broth: To make the broth more flavorful, you can add other ingredients such as roasted seaweed, dried anchovies, or a handful of dried shiitake mushrooms.
• Noodles: For a chewy texture, rinse the noodles in cold water immediately after cooking.
• Serving temperature: Serve the noodles cold for the best flavor.
• Seasoning: Adjust the amount of soy sauce and salt to your taste. You can also add a small amount of sugar to balance the acidity.

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