This Man's Cook Soy Sauce Kimchi Kalguksu

A satisfying bowl of kalguksu featuring a generous amount of lightly toasted sesame seed powder, crisp fresh kimchi with its seasoning washed off, and tossed in a sweet-savory soy sauce dressing.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Avoid using gimbap seaweed for this dish—it can make the noodles chewy. Instead, use softer traditional or wakame seaweed for better texture.
  • If using seasoned seaweed instead of plain traditional seaweed, reduce the soy sauce amount by half due to its stronger saltiness to balance the overall taste.
  • Do not aggressively scrub the noodles with cold water, as this makes them too firm. Use lukewarm water to gently remove starch for a smooth mouthfeel.

Recommended for

  • Those seeking a savory-sweet kalguksu instead of spicy, bold bibim guksu.
  • Home cooks looking to create a unique dish using readily available seaweed and leftover fresh kimchi.
  • Anyone wanting a mild, universally appealing noodle dish suitable for children to elders alike.

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