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.

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Questions

How long does Mul Naengmyeon take?

As written, 25 minutes: 20 of prep and 5 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Mul Naengmyeon?

The entry for Mul Naengmyeon calls for 2 tbsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Can I make Mul Naengmyeon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mul Naengmyeon 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.

Does Mul Naengmyeon contain eggs?

Yes: 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Mul Naengmyeon?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 450 calories, with 18 g protein, 80 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 950 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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