Naengmyŏn is a traditional North Korean recipe for a classic chilled soup or noodles, radish, sliced beef and pear in a tangy beef stock base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Korean Korean version of: Naengmyŏn.
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North Korean naengmyeon, also known as mul naengmyeon, is a popular cold noodle dish in North Korean cuisine. It is typically enjoyed during the hot summer months as a refreshing and cooling meal. The dish consists of long, thin noodles made from buckwheat or sweet potato starch, served in a tangy iced broth and topped with various ingredients.
Ingredients:
For the beef stock:
500g beef brisket, cut into medium sized pieces
225g Korean radish
1 white onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
one large chunk of ginger, grated
2 spring onions, chopped
2 tsp white sugar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp black peppercorns
For the Finished Dish:
cooked and cooled Naengmyeon noodles
1 tsp sesame oil
thinly-sliced cucumber
thinly-sliced Korean radish
thinly-sliced Korean pear
1 hard-boiled egg, cut in half
ice
Method:
Prepare the stock by combining the beef all ingredients listed above and slowly simmer for 1.5-2 hours, until the beef is tender. Strain out all solids and put in a freezer-safe container. Final state of this broth should be a slushy, just a bit warmer than frozen.
Cook the buckwheat or sweet potato noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse the noodles under cold water to cool them down and stop any further cooking. Transfer to a bowl of iced water to ensure they are springy and fully cold.
Place the chilled noodles in a large bowl and add the sliced radish, cucumber, sliced beef, sliced Korean pear and hard-boiled egg on top.
Pour the chilled stock over the noodles and toppings.
Drizzle a small amount of sesame oil over the top and finish with a little extra soy sauce if needed.
Add a few ice cubes to the bowl to keep the naengmyeon cold and refreshing.
Serve the North Korean naengmyeon immediately, allowing the flavours to meld together for a delicious and satisfying chilled summer meal.
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