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Aha Bujang's Chewy Cucumber-Radish Makguksu

A professional-style makguksu featuring cucumber and radish pickled in starch syrup for 24 hours to achieve a crunchy, chewy texture, paired with a seasoning sauce.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Pickling cucumber and radish in starch syrup instead of salt or sugar keeps them from becoming mushy and maintains their chewy texture for a long time.
  • The more moisture you squeeze out after pickling—using a hemp cloth or similar—the chewier the texture will be.

Recommended for

  • Those who enjoy makguksu with a chewy cucumber and radish garnish that has a lively texture.
  • Those who want to make a rich and savory bibim makguksu at home that rivals restaurant quality.

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buckwheat noodlescucumberradishstarch syrupgochugaruJin-ganjangvinegarstore-bought naengmyeon brothsesame oil

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