Recipe
Korean Spicy Cold Noodles
Cold, spicy Korean noodles tossed in a chili sauce sharpened with kimchi juice and chopped kimchi—bright, refreshing, and deeply satisfying.
Method
Cook the Noodles
- 01Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- 02Add eggs and cook until hard boiled (10 minutes).
- 03Cook somen according to package directions until tender.
- 04Drain and rinse thoroughly under iced water, rubbing gently to remove excess starch.
- 05Drain very well.
Make the Sauce
- 06In a large bowl, whisk together Korean chili paste, sugar, rice vinegar, kimchi juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, Korean chili flakes, and chopped kimchi until smooth.
- 07Add the drained noodles to the bowl and toss until thoroughly mixed.
Assemble
- 08Divide noodles into bowls.
- 09Top with halved hard-boiled eggs, julienned cucumber, and pear or apple if using.
- 10Finish with toasted sesame seeds or crushed seaweed.
Serve
- 11Serve immediately while the noodles are cold and springy.
Chef's note
Rinse noodles thoroughly to remove starch and keep them springy. Balance sweetness and acidity by adjusting sugar and kimchi juice to taste. Best served immediately while chilled.
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