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Yulmu Naengmyeon
Experience a taste of Korea with this revitalizing Yulmu Naengmyeon dish. This cold noodle recipe is a perfect summer treat, combining the unique flavors of yulmu, or Job's tears, with a tangy and flavorful broth. Traditionally savored during the warmer months in Korea, this dish boasts a vibrant array of textures, from the cool slippery noodles to the crunch of fresh vegetables and the succulent Asian pear slices. The yulmu powder lends a subtle nuttiness, balancing the tangy notes of the broth and the savory hints of beef.
Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- as needed
- Chili pepper
- 1, small
- Garlic
- 2 cloves
- Sugar
- 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon
- Beef broth
- 4 cups
- Boiled egg
- 1, sliced
- Asian pear
- 1/4, thinly sliced
- Radish
- 1/2, julienned
- Cucumber
- 1/2, julienned
- Buckwheat noodles
- 200 grams
- Yulmu (Job's tears) powder
- 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the buckwheat noodles as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to halt the cooking process and to keep them firm.
- To make the yulmu broth, combine the yulmu powder, beef broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili pepper in a blender. Blend this mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
- In a large serving bowl, place the cooked and cooled noodles. Arrange the julienned cucumber, radish, and the thinly sliced Asian pear over the noodles. Add the sliced boiled egg as well.
- Slowly pour the prepared yulmu broth over the noodles and the arranged vegetables. The broth should be tangy, flavorful, and refreshing.
- To keep the dish cold, as traditionally served, add ice cubes to the bowl.
- Serve the Yulmu Naengmyeon immediately for best taste. Enjoy this refreshing, nutritious, and delicious Korean delicacy!
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, replace the beef broth with vegetable broth. You can also add other vegetables or proteins as per your preference.
Dietary Information
Servings: 2 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 5g Carbs: 60g Protein: 15g Sodium: 1200mg Sugar: 10g
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