Spicy Gongju Kalguksu (Spicy Noodle Soup) with Crown Daisy
A 10-minute spicy noodle soup simmered with gochujang and gochugaru, topped with fragrant crown daisy.
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This noodle dish features anchovy broth seasoned with gochujang and spicy gochugaru, simmered gently with a beaten egg swirled in. Generously topped with fragrant crown daisy, seaweed flakes, and sesame seeds, it is refreshing and great for a hangover cure.
- Servings
- 1 serving
- Cook time
- 10 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Kalguksu noodles (knife-cut wheat noodles)120 g
- Ssukgat (crown daisy)1/2 handful
- Large green onion (daepa)1/4 stalk
- Egg1
- Seasoned dried seaweed sheets
- Anchovy broth3 cups
Seasoning
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tbsp
- Spicy Cheongyang gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Tuna extract sauce (chamchi-aek) (or fish sauce, soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang))1 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp (ground)
- For extra heat, you can add 1 Cheongyang chili pepper.
- Remove the tough stems from the crown daisy and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
The ingredients are kalguksu noodles, ssukgat, large green onion, 1 egg, and seasoned dried seaweed sheets.
For extra heat, you can add 1 Cheongyang chili pepper.
Boil the noodles
Add the noodles to rolling boiling water and boil for around 5 minutes until tender and chewy.
Rinse in cold water, drain well, and place in a serving bowl.
Chop the ingredients
While boiling the noodles, chop the ingredients and beat the egg.
Remove the tough stems from the crown daisy and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Simmer
In 3 cups of anchovy broth, add 1 tbsp gochugaru, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp tuna extract sauce, and 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, then simmer so the seasonings blend together.
Taste and check the seasoning, and if it needs more, you can add salt or fish sauce.
Drizzle in the beaten egg in a thin stream, and once cooked...
Finish by adding 1/2 of the prepared crown daisy, the large green onion, and a little ground black pepper, then boil quickly.
The remaining crown daisy will be used as a topping.
Finish
Pour the simmered broth over the noodles, then top with the crown daisy, seaweed flakes, and ground toasted sesame seeds to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- Taste and check the seasoning, and if it needs more, you can add salt or fish sauce.
FAQ
What should I add if the broth needs more seasoning?
After simmering the seasoned broth, taste it and adjust by adding salt or fish sauce if it is lacking.
When should the crown daisy be added?
Add half of the prepared amount into the broth with the large green onion to cook, and place the remaining half fresh on top after serving into bowls.
What can I add to make it spicier?
To suit your taste, you can slice 1 Cheongyang chili pepper and add it to the broth for extra spiciness.
