Hamhung-style Cold Buckwheat Noodles (함흥식 냉면)
함흥식 냉면 (Hamhung-style Cold Buckwheat Noodles) is a traditional North Korean dish that is perfect for hot summer days. The cold, refreshing noodles are served in a savory and tangy broth, making it a popular choice for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups buckwheat flour
- 1 cup potato starch
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 English cucumber, julienned
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 4 slices of beef brisket, cooked and thinly sliced
- 4 sheets of nori seaweed
- 1/4 cup pickled radish, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Asian pear, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour and potato starch. Gradually add water and knead the dough until smooth. Roll out the dough and cut into thin noodles. Boil the noodles for 2 minutes, then rinse with cold water and drain.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to make the broth. Divide the noodles into serving bowls and pour the beef broth over the noodles.
- Top the noodles with cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, beef brisket, nori seaweed, pickled radish, Asian pear, and green onion. Add ice cubes to the broth to keep it cold.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 minutes
- Total time:
- 32 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 65g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Rolling pin Small bowl Serving bowls
Tools
Knife Cutting board Pot for boiling noodles
Serving suggestions
Serve the 함흥식 냉면 with a side of kimchi and a refreshing glass of iced green tea.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a dollop of spicy mustard or a splash of hot sauce to the broth before serving.
Cost
$15