Flavorful Deulgireum Makguksu (Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles)
A simple one-bowl buckwheat noodle dish tossed with fragrant perilla oil and freshly ground toasted sesame seeds.
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This noodle dish highlights rich, nutty flavors by tossing boiled buckwheat noodles with fragrant perilla oil and finely ground toasted sesame seeds. Mild and clean-tasting, it is a light, easy one-bowl meal the whole family can enjoy together.
- Servings
- about 2 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Buckwheat noodles200 g
- Large green onion (daepa)a little
- Green laver seaweed sheets (parae-gim)1/2 cup
- Toasted sesame seeds3 tbsp
- Perilla oil3 tbsp
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))1 tbsp
- Tsuyu or tuna extract sauce (chamchi-aek) (or yondu (vegetable seasoning essence))1/2 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- You can use scallions instead of large green onion, or swap it for cucumber.
- Julienned cucumber or pickled cucumber also makes a great garnish.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Thinly slice the large green onion into small rounds.
Prepare 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 1/2 tbsp tsuyu, tuna extract sauce, or Yondu for savory umami, and coarsely grind 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds in a mortar to double their nutty aroma.
Boil the noodles
Add the buckwheat noodles to rolling boiling water and cook according to the package directions.
Usually 4 to 5 minutes will do.
Rinse under running water while rubbing the noodles vigorously to wash away excess starch.
Once rinsed until chewy, drain the water thoroughly.
Season the noodles
In a bowl, add the noodles, seasoned seaweed flakes, ground sesame seeds, seasoning, and perilla oil, then toss everything together.
Since the seaweed flakes are already seasoned, the sauce might seem a bit light, but it will be just right.
If it tastes bland, add a little more soy sauce or tsuyu, adjust the sweetness to your taste, and finish tossing.
Finish
Place the noodles on a plate and top with the sliced green onion, and your quick perilla oil buckwheat noodles are complete.
Ppunwife's tips
- Coarsely grind 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds in a mortar to double their nutty aroma.
- Rinse under running water while rubbing the noodles vigorously to wash away excess starch.
- Since the seaweed flakes are already seasoned, the sauce might seem light, but it will be just right. If it tastes bland, add a little more soy sauce or tsuyu, and adjust the sweetness to your taste.
FAQ
Can I use vegetable garnishes other than large green onion?
Instead of large green onion, scallions or julienned or pickled cucumbers also work very well.
What can I substitute if I do not have tsuyu?
You can use an equal amount of tuna extract sauce or Yondu instead of tsuyu to add savory umami.
What should I do if the noodles taste too bland after tossing?
Add a bit more soy sauce or tsuyu to taste, and adjust the sweetness to suit your preference.
