Memil Guksu with Spicy Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

• 200g (7 oz) buckwheat noodles 200g (7 oz) buckwheat noodles
• 4 cups (950ml) anchovy or beef stock 4 cups (950ml) anchovy or beef stock
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced 2 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 60g, 4g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Cook the buckwheat noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.
2. 2.
   In a pot, bring the anchovy or beef stock to a boil. Add the soy sauce and minced garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. 3.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until well combined.
4. 4.
   Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
5. 5.
   Drizzle the spicy sesame sauce over the noodles and broth.
6. 6.
   Garnish with cucumber slices, radish slices, and green onions.
7. 7.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Buckwheat noodles — Be careful not to overcook the noodles as they can become mushy. Follow the package instructions for the best results.
• Gochujang — Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your spice preference. Add more for a spicier sauce or reduce the amount for a milder flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For a heartier version, add thinly sliced beef or chicken to the broth while simmering.
• Customize the toppings by adding blanched bean sprouts, shredded carrots, or sliced mushrooms.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of garlic in the broth.
• Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less gochujang.
• To make it more filling, serve the memil guksu with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables.

Serving advice

Serve the memil guksu hot, allowing the flavors to meld together. It is best enjoyed fresh and immediately after preparation.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the cucumber slices, radish slices, and green onions on top of the noodles in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The vibrant colors will make the dish more visually appealing.