Kongguksu

Name: Kongguksu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened soy milk; 1 cup frozen edamame (or cooked soybeans), thawed; 1 tbsp sesame paste (tahini); 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp sugar; pinch salt; 2 cups ice water (or cold water with ice); 4 oz dried soba or wheat noodles, cooked and cooled; 1/2 cucumber, julienned; 1/2 tomato, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions, chopped

Cold soybean noodle soup with a creamy, rich broth and crisp vegetables. A beloved Korean summer dish.

20 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups unsweetened soy milk
1 cup frozen edamame (or cooked soybeans), thawed
1 tbsp sesame paste (tahini)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sugar
pinch salt
2 cups ice water (or cold water with ice)
4 oz dried soba or wheat noodles, cooked and cooled
1/2 cucumber, julienned
1/2 tomato, thinly sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Blend 3 cups unsweetened soy milk, 1 cup thawed frozen edamame (or cooked soybeans), 1 tbsp sesame paste (tahini), 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth and creamy.
2

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
3

Stir in pinch salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4

Cook 4 oz cooked and cooled dried soba or wheat noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Chill.
5

To serve, divide the cooked dried soba or wheat noodles among serving bowls.
6

Pour the chilled unsweetened soy milk broth over the dried soba or wheat noodles.
7

Add 2 cups ice water (or cold water with ice) to reach desired consistency.
8

Top with 1/2 julienned cucumber, 1/2 thinly sliced tomato, and 2 chopped green onions.
9

Garnish with 2 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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What is Kongguksu?

Cold soybean noodle soup with a creamy, rich broth and crisp vegetables. A beloved Korean summer dish. This reference files it under Korean lunch: made in a blender, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for tahini in Kongguksu?

The entry for Kongguksu calls for 1 tbsp sesame paste (tahini). In its place: Unsweetened sunflower seed butter or cashew butter is the closest. Smooth natural peanut butter works where its flavor will not fight the dish.

Can I make Kongguksu gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Kongguksu is 1 tbsp soy sauce, 4 oz dried soba or wheat noodles, cooked and cooled. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Kongguksu contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp sesame paste (tahini) and 2 tsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Kongguksu keep?

Refrigerate Kongguksu in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

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