Teresa's Recipes
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
- As needed Ice cubes
- 1, small Chili pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 1, sliced Boiled egg
- 1/4, thinly sliced Asian pear
- 1/2, julienned Radish
- 1/2, julienned Cucumber
- 200 grams Buckwheat noodles
- 2 tablespoons Yulmu (Job's tears) powder
Dietary Notes
- 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
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.