Neureunguk || Buckwheat Noodle Soup, 荞麦刀切面, 蕎麥刀切麵, そばカルグクス, 느른국 Leave a comment

Neureunguk is a traditional Korean noodle soup made with buckwheat flour. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that highlights the natural flavor of buckwheat.

Key Ingredients:

• Buckwheat flour
• Water
• Vegetable broth
• Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• Gatkimchi (leaf mustard kimchi)

How to Make Neureunguk:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • Mix buckwheat flour with cold water to form a dough.
   • Knead the dough until smooth.
   • Roll out the dough and cut it into thin strips.
2. Cook the Noodles:
   • Bring a pot of vegetable broth to a boil.
   • Add the buckwheat noodles to the boiling broth and cook until they are tender.
3. Season the Soup:
   • Season the soup with doenjang to taste.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the hot noodle soup topped with gatkimchi.

Tips for a Delicious Neureunguk:

• Buckwheat Flour Quality: Use high-quality buckwheat flour for the best flavor and texture.
• Noodle Thickness: Adjust the thickness of the noodles to your preference. Thinner noodles cook faster and have a softer texture, while thicker noodles have a chewier texture.
• Doenjang: Choose a good quality doenjang to enhance the flavor of the soup.
• Garnish: Gatkimchi is a traditional garnish for neureunguk, but you can also use other kimchi or vegetables.