Solo Cooking God's Naengmyeon Broth Buckwheat Makguksu

A special makguksu made by topping nutty buckwheat noodles with a sweet and spicy golden-ratio bibim sauce and gim garu, then mixing in chunks of frozen naengmyeon broth for a uniquely refreshing texture.

Ingredients needed 1 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Buckwheat noodles soften faster than regular wheat noodles when heated, so stick strictly to the cooking time and immediately plunge them into ice water to preserve their uniquely firm yet chewy texture.
  • If you add fully melted liquid naengmyeon broth from the start, it will flood the dish and dilute the rich flavor of the bibim sauce. Be sure to use solidly frozen broth broken into pieces so that as they melt while mixing, you achieve the moist consistency of authentic bibim makguksu.
  • For variation, add thin strips of fresh cucumber as a garnish, or swirl in a little vinegar and prepared mustard to deepen the tanginess and create an expert-level savory flavor.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy a sweet-and-sour bibim noodle dish at home during a hot summer, rivaling the famous makguksu restaurants of Chuncheon without leaving the table.
  • Those who want to learn the secret of an addictive red bibim sauce with a simple 1:1 ratio, no complex formulas needed.
  • Noodle enthusiasts who crave the exhilarating sensation of icy-cold, slushy noodles that cool you to the bone.

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