Mul Naengmyeon

Name: Mul Naengmyeon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 8 oz naengmyeon buckwheat noodles; 3 cups chilled beef broth; 1 cup dongchimi radish kimchi brine; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 Asian pear, thinly sliced; 1 Persian cucumber, julienned; 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved; 1 tsp yellow mustard paste

A refreshing Korean cold noodle dish served in a partially frozen, savory beef broth with tangy radish brine, topped with crisp pear and boiled egg.

25 minMediumServes 2450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz naengmyeon buckwheat noodles
3 cups chilled beef broth
1 cup dongchimi radish kimchi brine
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 Asian pear, thinly sliced
1 Persian cucumber, julienned
2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
1 tsp yellow mustard paste

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups chilled beef broth, 1 cup dongchimi radish kimchi brine, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar until sugar dissolves completely, then freeze broth for 30 minutes until slushy.
2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 oz naengmyeon buckwheat noodles according to package directions, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Drain noodles and rinse thoroughly under cold running water while scrubbing vigorously with hands to remove excess starch.
4

Divide cold noodles into two chilled serving bowls.
5

Pour slushy cold broth over noodles and top with 1/2 thinly sliced Asian pear, 1 julienned Persian cucumber, and 2 halved hard-boiled eggs.
6

Serve immediately with 1 tsp yellow mustard paste on the side.

Questions

Can I make Mul Naengmyeon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz naengmyeon buckwheat noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Mul Naengmyeon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mul Naengmyeon?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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