Sweet, Tangy Mulkimchi Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles in Water Kimchi)
A refreshing cold noodle dish enjoyed clean and crisp with well-fermented water kimchi broth.
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This naengmyeon is easily made using well-fermented water kimchi broth without needing to prepare a separate stock. Adjust the taste to your liking with vinegar and sugar, then freeze until slushy for an even more refreshing meal. It is a great way to put together a clean, light meal with simple ingredients.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Naengmyeon noodles
- Water kimchi
- Vinegar
- Sugar
- Boiled egg
- Julienned cucumber
- Ground toasted sesame seeds
- Prepared yellow mustard
- Season the water kimchi broth to taste with sugar or vinegar, then keep it in the freezer for 2-3 hours so a thin layer of slushy ice forms before using.
- Top with julienned cucumber, fruit, or boiled egg as a garnish.
Steps
Ingredients: naengmyeon noodles, water kimchi, vinegar, sugar, prepared yellow mustard, boiled egg, julienned cucumber, ground toasted sesame seeds
Season the water kimchi broth to taste with sugar or vinegar, then leave it in the freezer for 2-3 hours until slushy ice forms.
Top with julienned cucumber, fruit, and boiled egg, and dissolve prepared yellow mustard into the broth to enjoy.
Ppunwife's tips
- Solve a meal refreshingly by simply pouring water kimchi broth over noodles with no separate broth needed.
FAQ
Is there a way to enjoy the water kimchi broth even colder?
After seasoning it with sugar or vinegar, place it in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours so a thin layer of slushy ice forms before using.
What kind of water kimchi is best to use?
You can use any suitably fermented water kimchi broth according to your taste, such as winter greens water kimchi or young summer radish water kimchi.
What garnishes go well with this?
In addition to julienned cucumber and boiled egg, adding fruit and dissolving prepared yellow mustard to taste work wonderfully.
